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THE CAPTAINS’ WELCOME

To the New Griffins of Stanford Hall, Gentlemen, welcome home! We are not only excited to welcome you to your new home for the next four years of your life but also ecstatic to congratulate you for being selected to be a part of the greatest Residence Hall at Notre Dame: Stanford Hall. While some of the other dorms on campus may say that the members of their halls were randomly selected, we know very well that only the best of the best, the crème de la crème if you will, are selected to join the noble ranks of Stanford Hall. We Griffins are known for our supreme athletic ability, rugged good looks, charming personalities, astute knowledge in the classroom, and of course for our exemplary gentlemanly behavior. Sound a bit like yourself? Yeah, we knew it. The Griffin tradition has been in place for 60 years, ever since our dorm took the campus by storm and made the other inferior dorms tremble at Stanford’s mighty construction of cinderblock and mortar. Over the years, our dorm has accumulated countless accolades and honors including winning the Interhall Cup, which is awarded for our unparalleled athletic dominance. (It’s sort of like the House Cup from Harry Potter but much cooler, and it’s no coincidence the Griffins resemble Gryffindor.We’re just that awesome.) Last year, the griffins of Stanford Hall claimed the Hall of the Year. As all returning griffins know, we are coming off a “#RecordYear” and must continue to the momentum in hopes of becoming back-to-back champions! We need the Stanford Class of 2021’s help to continue this commitment to excellence. It doesn’t take long to figure out that Notre Dame is not an ordinary school and that our housing system is not a typical university housing system. The growth, friendships, challenges, accomplishments, and everything else you experience and partake of in Stanford Hall will ultimately help mold you into the very man you are going to be for the rest of your life. Stanford Hall is also the best residence hall for spiritual, personal, and academic advancement while here at school, and pretty soon your fellow Griffins will become your second family here at Notre Dame. There’s a lot to learn about Notre Dame and Stanford Hall, but hopefully this guide will help explain the schedule for Welcome Weekend, information about Stanford and its residents, and what you need to know before arriving at Notre Dame this August. Welcome Weekend will be activity filled, giving you the opportunity to bond with your fellow new Griffins as well as meet people from other dorms. Obviously, you will also move into your new room and become well acquainted with your modular furniture, but fear not! There will be burly upperclassmen to assist you in setting up your room. Remember to make the most ofWelcomeWeekend. Meet new people. Talk to upperclassmen. Ask questions. Go outside your comfort zone. Our dorm prides itself not only on being the best here at Notre Dame, but also on forging lifelong friendships, both with those in our dorm and with other Domers. Well, we’ve rambled on for long enough. We hope you’re getting as excited for move-in day as we are. Go Irish! Beat Owls! Your Welcome Weekend Captains, Joe Everett and Alex Barone

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2017 WELCOME WEEKEND OVERVIEW

Please note that all events are mandatory unless otherwise noted. This is a general outline of the weekend and changes may occur.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 Move-in 9:00am – 1:00pm Welcome Weekend staff will assist freshmen and their families

move their property into Stanford and help arrange rooms.

Campus Card Office - ID Card Production 9:00am – 4:30pm Head on over to Hesburgh Library to get your Student ID Card

made.

Official University Welcome 5:00pm – 6:00pm Purcell Pavilion, Joyce Center

Welcome Cookout 6:30pm – 8:30pm Head to South Quad for great food and great times.

Welcome Home Event with Rector and Hall Staff 8:30pm – 12:00pm Get to meet your Hall Staff and Rector-.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Dining Hall Breakfast 8:30am – 9:30am North and South Dining Halls

FYE (First Year Experience) Plenary Kick-Off 10:00am – 11:30am Purcell Pavillion, Joyce Center

FYE Course Session #1 and Lunch 11:30am – 12:30pm Campus Classrooms

Rector and Hall Staff Welcome for Parents 1:30pm – 3:30pm Holy Cross Chapel

FY Advisor Sessions 4:00pm – 5:00pm Location provided by advisor Dining Hall Dinner 5:00pm – 7:00pm North and South Dining Halls

Stanford Hall Programming 7:00pm – 10:00pm Meet out in front of Stanford and get ready for a great night.

DOMERFEST 2017 10:30pm – 1:00am The signature Welcome Weekend dance takes place in front of

Rolf’s Sports and Recreation Center SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 Dining Hall Brunch 9:00am – 1:30pm North and South Dining Halls Class of 2020 Welcome Mass 10:00am – 12:00pm Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center (JACC).

Afternoon Activities 1:30pm – 6:00pm Explore campus and participate in a host of optional activities,

including a Farmers’ Market on North Quad, a performance of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” at DPAC, and a Woman’s

Soccer Game at Alumni Stadium, or get some shopping done!

Dining Hall Dinner Dinner 6:00pm – 7:00pm Students will have the chance to attend dinner with girls from

Farley at North Dining Hall.

Stanford Hall Programming 7:00pm – 10:00pm The final evening of Welcome Weekend will include activities

coordinated with other dorms.

First Class Trip to the Grotto 10:30pm – 12:00pm Perhaps the most special part of Welcome Weekend, don’t miss

it. Also, join your brethren Griffins in the Stanford Basement afterwards for the first card night of the year. MONDAY, AUGUST 22 Schedule Adjustments 8:30am – 5:00pm

First Year of Studies


WELCOME WEEKEND CAPTAIN BIOS

Alex “A-BAR” Barone After calculating that the Golden Dome had indeed surpassed “The Golden State” in his power rankings, Alex left the sunny shores of San Diego only to realize that South Bend has no beaches (and sometimes no sun). Undeterred by this lack of opportunity to show off his gains, Alex unofficially moved into the newly renovated Stanford weight room – a bold move that sources say Alex called “a game-changer.” While you instinctively guessed that the nickname “A-BAR” is a shortening of Alex’s name, it’s really meant to highlight the fact that Alex always has a bar nearby in case he requires an impromptu bench press session (the ladies love the results). A Stanford Stud in the classroom, Alex can be found in the basement diligently crafting his marketing, data analytics, and finance skills, and is also a member of the Mendoza Student Leadership Association. Alex also spends his time with the ND Basketball team as a student manager, and as a disciple of Mike Brey and Bonzie Colson, has become an unstoppable force at Stanford’s Griffhoops. Whether he’s winning the interhall football championship inside Notre Dame Stadium, straight killin’ the business game, or commanding his troops on the hardwood, Alex plays like a champion every day. If this sounds like the perfect LinkedIn profile, that’s because it is. However, if you’re picturing a jacked, athletic Leo Dicaprio in “The Wolf of Wall Street” – you’ve got only a half of the Alex Barone picture. Staying true to his California roots, Alex is an extremely laid-back and personable guy to get to know, and enjoys the simpler things in life: photography (check out his pics in the Stanford basement!), fantasy football, and breakfast burritos. He’s truly one of the most caring and genuine guys you’ll ever meet, so getting to know Alex Barone should definitely be on the top of your bucket list. After a string of power-moves, Alex will reside in the 3N/S six-man this year (when he’s not in the weight room), so stop on by to get advice, play a game of Super Smash Bros, or to get updates from him every thirty seconds about how the Wizards are doing.

Joseph “Big Joe” Everett Joseph Everett, the face of Stanford Hall, the University, and also South Bend (his hometown), is definitely a griffin to get to know. Rumor has it, though, that Joe is more than just a pretty face, even though it’s hard to believe (I mean do you see that picture?!?). As a first-year, Joe came into Stanford promising to restore it to its former glory, and lo and behold, one year later, Stanford wins Hall of the Year. Yes, it may be easy to confuse Joe as a power-hungry maniac only seeking to further his own political image, but this could not be further from the truth (but the pretty face does suggest otherwise). Aside from inspiring fellow griffins to continue the #RecordYear, Joe spends much of his time at his jobs, working at the Center for Ethics and Culture, and also writing for the Observer. Moreover, Joe is a PLS major, spending all his time outside of work and class, wordsmithing in the library or study room for long, late hours. Even when he doesn’t have an essay to write, it seems that Joe is fulfilling other PLS obligations. The word on the street is that these collaborative “assignments” are usually due late Thursday night. Joe doesn’t mention these much but luckily for his fan club, wondering about his whereabouts, there is always rampant “idea” sharing on the snapstories of PLS majors all across campus during these group “study sessions.” Aside from curriculars, extracurriculars, and obligations, Joe is a super smash bros and section sports fiend. At GriffHoops, even tough on ball defense isn’t enough to stop Joe from getting to the rack. Stanford rector Justin McDevitt AKA JMAC, learned this the hard way. With a move that could only described as “Rondo-esque” by witnesses, Joe sent JMAC to the hardwood, effectively ending our rectors Rookie Griffhoops Season. If given the option, let someone else guard Joe; your knee will thank you. In all seriousness, Joe is one of the greatest and nicest griffins around. It is no wonder that no one ever has anything to say at the mention of his name other than, “Joe Everett?!? I love that guy!” (especially the PLS girls). But don’t take my word for it, go see yourself. Be sure to stop by the 2E/W quad to see the man himself. He is always up to sign an autograph, talk with a friend in need, or rant about how jetlagged he is following every break after visiting family.


Welcome Staff Bios

Frank “Ledge” Chung

Legend has it that Frank Chung entered this world of his own free will with the sole intention of living in Stanford Hall and restoring it to its former glory. Whether it be carrying the B3

basketball team to a 16 over 1 upset in the playoffs, developing his own dance routines and videos (ask him about this), or just giving everyone the general wreck in just about everything, Frank has certainly had an impact. He hails from

the greatest state in the world (New Frickin’ Jersey), puts down dining hall oranges like no other, and aspires to live the

dual life of accountant by day, K-pop star by night. In all seriousness, though, Frank is a great guy to sit down and talk with about anything. He’s always free and more than happy to help out, even at 2 in the morning. His door in the junior 3rd

floor six-man is always open.

Joey “Yams” Blajda

Joey “Yams” Blajda is a man of virtue like no other. While no one really knows where he came from, he claims to call the

mighty state of Pennsylvania home. The city of brotherly love left its mark on this Griffin, as he is one of the greatest

proponents of the dorm culture here in Stanford Hall. This sophomore believes that roommate solidarity is key, and will

do whatever it takes to bring roommates together. He is known to stop by randomly to offer bits of knowledge and emotional

support to the guys in his section, and loves knowing that “You’reInSync” with your inner self. One of his proudest

accomplishments of his First Year was the blossoming of his friendship with with Rev John I. Jenkins C.S.C. and other

high-ranking administrators (ask him about it). An avid reader of “The Economist”, Joey is a self-taught expert on all things

economical. Feel free to ask him about the international booms and busts or when to short the housing market (he has seen Christian Bale and Steve Carell’s “Masterpiece” at least several times), but make sure to keep all conversations to 35 minutes or less. Like all true Menbroza students, and as the

hottest up-and-coming Finance major in the hall, Joey uses his absurd amount of free time to perfect his athletic pursuits, so if you ever need to play a quick game of tennis, Madden, chess,

golf, or (s)FIFA, slide on over to room 340 in 3 N/S for a lesson from the legend himself.

Josh “Schmorgs” Morganlander

Considering the plethora of female specimens that interact with Joshua Morgenlander on a daily basis, you would expect


one to stick around after parietals at least every once in awhile. It seems that his eclectic style, “viking-esque” beard, and lax-bro locks have chased away the girls faster than his Holy Half Marathon time (1:38:10). If you didn’t already

know he ran the Holy Half, don’t worry, Schmorgs will surely let you know within five minutes of conversation! With his

degree in Science-Business and Psychology with Latino Studies and Glynn Family Honors Program minors, he’ll obviously pioneer the field of Bolivian Penguin-Barter

psychiatry. Hailing from Durham, North Carolina, Josh used his characteristic “southern-boy charm” to finagle his way into

Senior Sean O’Brien’s 3N/S quad. And to end this bio on a high note, about which Josh knows plenty (by being a part of Notre Dame’s most average a capella group, Halftime) Joshua

is sure to make your Welcome Weekend and First Year at Notre Dame something special.

Drew “Anderson” Lischke

Do you want to learn how to save lives at Notre Dame? Too nervous for that big bad gen-chem exam? Then the Drew

Lischke starter pack is for you! Complete with birkenstocks, a baggy pair of hiking pants, an EMT certification, and a

dazzling personality, this package will have you unnecessarily yelling your way through the first year of college in no time! Order in the next 30 minutes and receive a year’s supply of

Kung Pao Cauliflower and the determination to bike 14 miles every day, literally “going the distance.” Customers are

raving. Rector Justin McDevitt claims, “The Drew Lischke starter pack will make you forget about all of your

worries…and possibly your room number!” Buy now!

Thomas “Wierd Thom” Weiss

Hailing from the peaceful suburbs of St. Louis, where the speed limit is an oddly specific 17 miles per hour and the

streets are lined with perfectly manicured trees, Thom always seemed to be a weird child. In fact, weird is about the only

word we can use to describe him. At the young age of 11, his parents noticed that he wasn’t your everyday kid. This was mostly due to his abnormally early adoption of a receding hairline to rival that of Lebron James, his almost obsessive

appetite for 100% cowhide leather, and his weird tendencies to quote random, dead philosophers. Pair all that with his

curiosity of all fruits and vegetables shaped in a long and tubular fashion, and you’ve got quite the accurate depiction of Thom. Parents, if your kid comes home with a brand new taste in psychedelic rock, yelling random phrases at people across the dining hall, and rock climbing, just be aware that Thom

probably gave them whatever weird disease he definitely has. Doot doot doot! Take a step back! You’re gonna have the

ultimate time during Welcome Weekend with Thom. Find this Griffin in the 1N/S six-man (along with Drew).

Chris “Hogshow” Westdyk

As you become accustomed to Stanford Hall, you may occasionally bump into a bespectacled young New Jerseyan. You can be sure that this is none other than Chris “Hogshow” Westdyk if said Griffin expounds upon his love of the Mets

and asserts his dominance by recounting his prestigious background as a graduate of THE Delbarton School. Chris is

an avid sports fan, and loves both Major League Baseball


(especially the Mets) and NCAA basketball. No stranger to athletic competition himself, Chris is often found running

around the lakes, through girls’ dorms, across state lines, or for the Griffins in an inter-hall running competition. He is

equally well known as an avid sleep talker. Despite his legendary status, he was once in your shoes. Ancient Griffin lore has it that Chris ran all the way to Citi field in his sleep

after DomerFest his freshman—sorry, First Year—year. Pro-tip for First Years: if you have any questions about the social norms of Stanford Hall, just ask Chris. While he may

enjoy running and baseball, what Chris really loves is Stanford Hall and the people in it. This is obvious from his leadership of the Stanford Syndicate in 2016-2017, but more so from his

friendship to his fellow Griffins. Chris represents what Stanford Hall stands for. He is truly a Man of Virtue dedicated to service and who cares about his fellow Griffins. Ever calm and approachable, Chris is the type of guy that newcomers to Stanford Hall can count on. Chris is a double major in Econ

and Arts and Letters Pre-Health and can be found in the 2 E/W quad. Speaking of which, he would love (?) to tutor all

incoming science majors in all of their science classes, so just stop by, even if he’s sleeping.

Will “Philliam” Phillips

Junior Will Phillips hails from the bustling metropolis of Wayzata, Minnesota. As a Biochemistry major, he spends a

good deal of his time occupying the epitome of the South Bend nightlife scene, Club Hes. Around Stanford, Will is well known for his athletic endeavors. When Brian Kelly decided that his sound tackling fundamentals had no place on a Notre Dame defense, Will decided to devote his football prowess to

the Interhall team. His standout play at linebacker helped bring Stanford a championship, as he struck fear into the

hearts of quarterbacks across campus. Will is also a stellar defenseman on both the Stanford and club lacrosse teams.

While his aggressive play on the field propelled the Griffins to glory, it unfortunately did not translate quite as well to the bookstore basketball court, where he broke fellow junior

Michael Conlon’s nose. Aside from athletics, Will is a big rap music fan and self-taught guitar player. Will’s loyalty really

showed when he chose to forgo several available super doubles to remain within the friendly confines of Room 437

for a second year. Feel free to stop by for some stimulating discussion about topics ranging from biochem research to the

latest Chance mixtape.

Ryan “Drizzy” Draper Ryan “Drizzy” Draper is a great Griffin and excited to be a

part of the 2017 Stanford Hall Welcome Weekend team. He hails from the the shining city of Omaha, Nebraska, and which

means that he has a little bit of a soft spot for the Big Red. Feel free to let him know that Notre Dame is far superior.

This Oma-homie’s sport of choice is baseball, so the slugger knows his way around the bases. That being said, he’s never

opposed to throwing around a frisbee or football until his porcelain midwestern skin gets burned to a crisp. Around Notre Dame, you’ll find him fending off his tribe of Welsh Fam and Navy girls on North quad, losing spectacularly at

Mario Super Strikers in the 2 N/S Quad, studying mechanical engineering in Stinson Remick or running the LEGO club, where he serves as co-founder and VP. He’s a big Stanford

guy, a big quad guy, a big Navy guy, and a big “big guy” guy.


Josh “Tripod” Fullerton

A Science-Business and Economics double major and an absolute basketball fanatic, Joshua “Tripod” Fullerton hails from “a little bit outside of” one of America’s most bustling, vibrant, and beautiful cities. That is right: Detroit, Michigan.

When he is not out hooping (especially at Griff Hoops… you’ll become familiar with it soon, boys), Josh is most likely in his room, snapchatting one of his trio of women (he has one for each leg!!) or brushing up on his knowledge of science, or business, or economics (quite an incredible range). If you ever feel like you hear people heatedly debating about something, 10 times out of 10 it is somebody and Josh going at it about any topic you could possibly imagine. Is Kobe an all-time great? Are some humans more evolved than others? How

much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? These debates can all be had with our man, Josh. All joking aside, Josh is a super great and helpful guy. If you

ever want somebody to hoop with, watch hoops with, talk hoops with, or play a little (actually, a lot) of 2K with, or just

somebody to talk to and chill with, head to the third floor six-man (room 330) and Josh is your guy.

Michael “Mr. Worldwide” Romano

“Big Mike” Romano, a native of Orlando, Florida can often be found in his room, the fourth floor six-man playing NBA 2K, Fifa, or Madden while enjoying whatever snacks they have

lying around (preferably goldfish or fruit snacks). Make sure to ask him if he ever goes to Disney World because that’s all

he talks about. He’ll try to tell you that he worked at Universal Studios, but everybody knows he’s Disney World through and through. When not hard at work, Michael donates a good deal of his time to Best Buddies and Special Olympics, two of his passions. Another passion of Mike’s is Notre Dame football

(or any Notre Dame sport in general), which he knows everything about and roots for with a vigor that would make even Leprechaun Joe jealous. Michael plans to get rich as an Accounting major and has already taken strides towards this

goal by being an active part of SIBC. He is one of the friendliest and most talkative members of Stanford Hall who is

sure to become one of your favorites too.

Ryan “Govinator” Govi

You walk up to Ryan Govi and what do you see? A slightly goofy, reddish-haired, lanky dude who just seems so excited

about something that probably wouldn’t ever stir up that much excitement in anyone else. Say what you will about first

impressions, but this kid can really stand out in a crowd. Ryan hails from that glorious village of, to quote the fictional

Michaleen Oge Flynn, “Pittsburgh, Massachusetts, USA.” A Griffin through and through, Ryan is also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Climbing Club, and played on the unforgettable squad of legends that was the Stanford B3

basketball team. His true passion, though, is snowboarding. This, in fact, is what drew him to South Bend; anyone who’s spent a few months here can attest to the fact that Indiana is home to some of the best slopes out there. Ryan may be the

first of his family to attend ND but he has quickly become one of the friendliest guys in the Stanford family. As he studies

Biology intending to do Pre-Med, he also enjoys watching and playing sports of all kinds. Ryan will be a sophomore living in

room 405 (aka The Corner Pocket™) getting pumped for Record Year 2.0. Ask him about his purple pants, bonsai tree, or authentic signed poster of Celebrity Chef John Besh; he’ll be glad to share his prized possessions with fellow eclectics.


. Greg “Coach” Kaniecki

At 6’3” and 170 pounds, Greg “Coach” Kaniecki is your typical Stanford guy. Hailing from the city of Zestburgh,

Pennsylvania, Coach can be summed up in a couple of words. A1 basketball star. Coach loves basketball. With his tall

stature and long muscles, no simple man can stop Coach on the court. Westbrook has tried. So has Lebron. Even Bonzai has tried. No one can avoid being put on a poster by Coach. He only acknowledges one real basketball player better than himself – his name is RGIII (Taureen Prince of the Hawks).

Business prodigy. When Coach isn’t dunking on little kids at Rolfs, he is usually hard at work, making hot slides for SIBC

in his pursuit to work 100+ hours a week for his aspiring investment banking job. He loves business because he’s a leader at heart, shown by his dedication to squatting and

running around the lake every day. Smash God. If anything, Coach is most passionate about wrecking kids in Smash

(Melee, he doesn’t mess with the new stuff). He plays a mean Falco and claims to be the top contender in the dorm. You can find Coach in the 3rd floor six-man, but don’t expect to leave

the room without getting wrecked in Smash.

David “KD” Seo

Hailing from the drier, worse part of California (Southern California), David is the epitome of a California kid here at

Notre Dame. When you get to know David (or Min Kyo), you learn, ball is life. David pulls out hundreds on the daily, both at the terradome and in the classroom and especially balls out at Rolfe’s. David is a refined man and is a fine connoisseur of ramen and all Korean food and an enticer of playing 2K. For eating here in South Bend, he’s often found in Sorin’s, or off campus eating. His preferred attire varies (and mainly copies

Zachary Yim), but usually includes a bathrobe. KD is a member of Mem-broza, and will not stop at his mission to corrupt his soul for the life of an investment banker. You won’t find a man more dedicated to the way of finance.

Besides Stanford, David is a huge fan of Pasquerilla East for various reasons. A fan of various types of music, you will find

him blasting Kendrick Lamar one moment, and then K-Pop the next moment. David is a complex man of refined tastes,

and don’t hesitate to stop by his room in 422 to learn the intricacies of why the Lakers (Lakers suck, go Kings) are the

best team in the NBA and why Kobe is better than Jordan.

Zach “Slim Yim” Yim

If you see someone wearing ripped jeans during the winter, it’s probably Zachary Patrick Yim, also known as “Slim Yim.” A runner in high school, his superior running abilities do not

quite translate onto the basketball courts. However, his passion for the game rivals that of the infamous Jeremy Loss. From the inferior Northern California, which explains his lack

of basketball skills (go Lakers), Zach is majoring Political Science and Economics though his grade in Econ is lower than those of his friends who aren’t Econ majors. He is seen either in room 407 playing NBA 2K17 or at Pasquerilla East Hall as he enjoys being whipped (up to your interpretation). Although he lived in 1 N/S his freshman year, many think he lived in 4

E/W. It is unclear which extracurricular activities he is involved in except copying David Seo’s fashion, cooking ramen in the basement at 1:00 a.m., and being at PE. His

legendary shoulder dance seduces everyone (guys and girls), as he went on a long streak of (fill in the blank) in his early days at Notre Dame. Swing by room 422 if you want to eat some ramen, play 2K, talk to his roommate, who is a true

“Men-Broza”, or need advice getting Asian girls.


Dan “Dane” O’Connor

In an attempt to distinguish himself from the vast population of basic one syllable Notre Dame names (Dan, Matt, Pat, John, etc.), Dan O’Connor added an “e” to his name to

generate his nickname, “Dane”, and unlike his common name, Dan stands out as a wonderful man of virtue. Though he’s returning for a second year in 3 E/W (313), Dan doesn’t

identify a specific hometown away from his “Home under the Dome.” Dan was raised in Germany and Fort Worth, Texas

just to name a few, as his family traveled with his father in the military, and like his father, Dan’s a member of the Notre

Dame Navy ROTC. Dan and his squad are up early mornings (or late at night?) cranking out pushups by the hundreds in front of each and every women’s dorm on campus. Though

there are few ladies to slay at 5:30 in the morning, Dan capitalizes later in the day by showing off his physique and

gaining the nickname, “Shirtless Dan.” Along with many love interests on campus, Dan has mysterious girls dying to Skype with him from across the world (or does he?), and he’s a big twitter guy. Along with Dan(e)’s personal twitter account, he owns a fake twitter, AKA a “fwitter” because “finstas” are

“too mainstream” which is supposedly far superior. Dan also operates the Stanford Hall twitter which, for obvious reasons, is his best and most notable twitter account. In Stanford, you can catch Dan watching many Notre Dame sports on campus

(especially the ones with free stuff) and his favorite teams (Cubs, Vikings and Capitals) along with playing interhall

hockey.

Mark “Marky Mark” Beach

As Stanford Hall’s resident CrossFit champ, Marky Mark understandably spends much of his time getting “swole,

yoked, and shredded” in the weight room. But don’t let this sophomore’s intimidating jargon fool you—this Bay Area

native is welcoming to even the most out-of-touch Midwesterners and East Coasters. Instead of studying the

Computer Science cherished by his Silicon Valley neighbors, Marky Mark insists that he is taking the mysterious “PLS”

degree, and constantly quotes the Homer, Virgil, and Steinbeck that he’s required to read. A massive proponent of

SmashBurger shakes, Marky Mark is an expert on the topic of campus eateries—he quotes the “New North” dining hall as a

midyear game-changer. While his love for lacrosse might cause some to question his West Coast background, his

affinity for surfing certainly removes all doubt. Mark was critical to the success of the championship winning Stanford

Interhall Football team, but the after-season celebrations were where his unique abilities truly shined. Mark is well versed in American culture and ground breaking generational music. To

him, nothing tops the musical genius of Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch’s 1991 smash hit, “Good Vibrations”, thus

giving him one of Stanford Hall’s most storied nicknames. When not scheduling, planning, and doing volunteer missions or service trips, Mark functions as an active member of Notre

Dame’s massive student government bureaucracy (surely making his native Californians proud). Doing what? Nobody really knows. Swing by Room 337 in 3 N/S to meet this lover of all things “so college”. Just make sure not to visit directly

before any dances involving pirates!


Jimmy “Za, Dude!” Ryan First things first: Jimmy Ryan is not the fun uncle you wish

you had. Jimmy is a hardened rapscallion straight outta Billerica, Massachusetts (The Big Naranja aka The City that

Never Naps). Mess with this kid, and he’ll probably say something the likes of “Antiquis temporibus, nati tibi in

rupibus ventosissimis exponebantur ad necem” or some other useless phrase from the dead language he’s getting a

supplemental major in. Technically a mechanical engineer, I can guarantee you the only thing going through Jimmy’s mind

is the fastest way to get you in a headlock. This kid who literally grew up on a road called Friendship Street has one very firm belief about one of his favorite sports: “If it was

supposed to be a good time they’d call it nice hockey”. Jimmy’s the man in Stanford you go to if you need something

in a jiffy. Picture Red from Shawshank Redemption, just a whole lot less Morgan Freeman-ish. Need a kazoo for a

Moreau presentation in half an hour? Consider it done. Need a date to formal? Jimmy will have a date for you and your older

brother too in no time at all. (Fun Fact: Jimmy’s own older brother is a junior here.) Rest assured, the ladies on campus

are certainly disarmed by his rugged good looks and knowledge of all things Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Legos,

and other activities that might cause a lesser man than he to be branded a nerd. Also very involved in Knights of Columbus

and the dorm masses as the faith life commissioner, Jimmy is a great person to talk to about spiritual life on campus. Walk

into room 401 anytime and see this hunk of a sophomore for a limited time only (3 more years, to be exact).

Sean “Sobie” O’Brien

Hailing from the bustling metropolis of South Bend, Indiana, Sean O’Brien is a senior double-majoring in Accounting and Film/Television/Theater (FTT). On Sundays in the fall, you

can find Sean racking up interceptions during Section Football and then driving sorry receivers into the ground at Interhall Football as our star cornerback (Richard Sherman calls him for advice), before cheering on his beloved Colts. Despite

Andrew Luck’s 3-3 career playoff record, Sean could go on for days giving you countless reasons why Luck is

head-and-shoulders above Tom Brady. When he’s not doing something football related, you can find this cinephile

watching or discussing any Martin Scorsese or Wes Anderson film. On the real though, get to know Sobie. He’s an awesome

dude, so don’t be afraid to stop by his 3N/S quad to to chat, play some 2k, or ask to throw the pigskin around on the quad.

Marc “Lil Papa” Parzianello

Marc is a Senior Marketing major who built his homestead in lovely Dearborn, Michigan. He is a huge sports fan, especially

(and unfortunately) of the Detroit Lions. He shows this love by leading the rowdy bunch of Griffins better known as the

Stanford Syndicate. You will definitely see him heckling goalies at soccer games or cheering on the Irish volleyball

team. Despite his hardened Detroit exterior, Marc is one of the nicest guys in Stanford. He will always say hi to you in the dorm and around campus and is always open to hangout. So

feel free to stop by the 1 N/S quad to hear him complain about the Lions (just don’t mention 0-16) or challenge him to a game of Mario baseball (or just watch him beat Sean O’Brien by 15

runs.)

Sam “STCS” Jones

Sam “STCS” Jones, originally from the small town of middle of nowhere, Iowa (also known as Clear Lake), is a

distinguished man of Stanford Hall. His many talents include dominating on the tennis court, getting A’s in Chemistry


classes that are useless for his Business major, and most importantly, killing it on the dance floor. If you ever need Sam just loudly play the song Salsa Tequila and he will be there in minutes. Along with his displays of athleticism in club tennis,

Sam enjoys “easy” 6-mile runs and can often be found cranking out reps in the weight room. You can always count

on Sam having a shaker bottle in one hand and a bag of marshmallows in the other after his workouts. Sam is the

acting social commissioner for the year and you can definitely count on him to put on great social events, both dorm

approved and not. Residing in 337 and taking part in the

forced six-man of 340, be sure to visit Sam if you ever need advice on anything important such as drawn-out relationships that really need to be cut off, or something less important such

as how to master the dance move “flossing.” Also consider stopping by if you need help in any class at all or just want to talk—he’s a great guy and you will love to get to know him!


HALL STAFF Brendan Besh, 2E/W RA - Brendan is from Slidell, Louisiana, which is a only a couple of Bayous over from New Orleans itself. After spending some time in Italy trying to make it as a European last semester, he will be coming back to ND to continue his studies with his majors in the Program of Liberal Studies and Italian. Brendan enjoys reading, discovering new TV shows to distract himself from upcoming deadlines, cooking, drinking and preparing coffee, and, of course, hanging out with his brothers in Stanford Hall. Ben Dalgarn, 4N/S RA - Ben has two homes-- sunny Pasadena, California and cinderblock-y Stanford Hall, which he likes to refer to as "The Crown Jewel of North Quad." Ben majors in Computer Science and has a minor in Philosophy, so it's safe to say he has a wide range of interests. Outside of school, he loves playing volleyball, debating anyone he can on why North Dining Hall is better than South, eating J-Mac's food, and generally learning as much useless trivia as possible. You can find Ben hanging out in his penthouse suite (aka R.A. single) in 4 N/S. Joe DiFranco, 3E/W RA - Coming from Plymouth, Michigan, Joe grew up deep in enemy territory, a mere 20 minutes from the mucky university in Ann Arbor. He escaped to Rome for the spring semester, but found the dome of St. Peter’s just couldn’t trump ours. When not professing his hate of the Wolverines, he can probably be found playing trumpet in the Marching Band or riddling over obscure moral quandaries found within Star Wars. Joe is a Political Science major and enjoys strolls around the lakes, spikeball, talking to himself in Italian, and shouting “scraw” at inappropriate times. George Krug, 3N/S RA - After exploring Ireland and mastering the sport of hurling last semester, George looks to return to the newly minted Hall of the Year and, almost as important, a twin extra long bed. From the cultural metropolis of Cincinnati, Ohio, he is an ardent defender of Skyline Chili and believes that, after years of rebuilding, the Cincinnati Reds will once again rise as the baseball powerhouse that graced the city during the 70s, if it only takes a few more years. George majors in Economics and English, enjoys reading and watching movies, and hates losing any competitive challenge. Brady Lesh, 1N/S RA - Brady represents the thriving metropolis of South Bend located in the Crossroads of America known as Indiana. A big fan of spending more hours than any person should in the dining hall, he might end up having 3 or 4 meals with different people. Never going abroad because of how wonderful Stanford Hall is as a home (as well as fear of not being able to tell people being a townie is okay), he has been able to successfully transition through multiple majors; culminating in a Marketing major with a minor in Classics in Translation. Brady is a big fan of reading, hanging out with other Griffins, playing PS4, defending business as a moral field, singing karaoke at Cheers, and basking in the glory of helping Stanford earn the title of Hall of the Year for 2016-2017. Dan Loesing, 2N/S RA - Dan is from Columbus, OH, which is, contrary to popular belief, a great place to be from (it has one of the best zoos in the country and also other stuff that is cool). After

selflessly spending a year abroad in Dublin, Ireland in order to propel Stanford to Hall of the Year by his mere absence, Dan is returning to Notre Dame ready to be reunited with his Stanford brothers. When not reading for hours for his Philosophy major, Dan enjoys reading. Other non-reading related interests include playing basketball, playing the banjo, watching MLS’s Columbus Crew SC make the final one year and miss the playoffs the next, the perpetual see-saw between blind hope and heartbreak that is being a lifelong ND football fan, and roaming the halls of Stanford just to see what his fellow Griffins are up to. Andrew Meisenbacher, 1E/W RA - Andrew, or “Meis” as he’s known around Stanford, is a native of Warren, New Jersey, and grew up an ardent Notre Dame lover. He is returning from a semester abroad in Shanghai, China, where he confused many of the locals by spontaneously yelling “scraw” and singing the Stanford Hall fight song. When not defending his home state and its beaches against all those who think NJ is just NY’s little brother, Meis enjoys listening to music, attempting to play said music on his bass, hanging out on the quad or around Stanford, and explaining why THIS is Notre Dame football’s year (it is, btw). Matthew Zaccari, 4E/W RA - Matthew says he’s from Chicago, IL, but he really isn’t. He’s from Lake Forest, IL, a suburb 30 miles north of downtown. Matthew is majoring in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Engineering Corporate Practice, and he studied abroad in Rome, Italy during the summer between his freshman and sophomore years. When he isn’t studying, Matthew lives and dies with the Chicago Cubs, loves playing cards and board games, enjoys hanging out in Stanford Hall (of the Year!), and all too often finds himself defending baseball and golf as interesting spectator sports. You can find Matthew in the 4 E/W penthouse (room 413). Andrew Querciagrossa, Asst. Rector - Andrew hails from the Town of Apple Valley in the Great State of California. He loves rock climbing, backpacking, skiing, squash, the beach, and In-N-Out Burger. Andrew completed his undergrad in Liberal Studies just across the street at Holy Cross College in December 2016 and will be in the Masters of Science in Management (MSM) program here next year, where he will graduate in 2018. His dream job is to own and operate a food truck. He’s pumped to be a Griffin and can’t wait to serve as an AR in Stanford next year! Jon Yee, Asst. Rector - Jon is from a Northern suburb of Chicago (near Six Flags since no one has heard of Grayslake, Illinois). Jon graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2011 in Urban and Regional Planning. After a bit of time in the workforce, Jon began law school at John Marshall in Chicago, eventually making his way here to Notre Dame’s law school, where he will graduate in 2018. He enjoys playing tennis, heading to the movies, playing guitar, video games, and Portillo’s (which is way better than In-N-Out). He’s excited to reside in the “Cinderblock Palace of Love” and can’t wait to get to know everyone.


RECTOR AND RESIDENT PRIEST

Justin McDevitt Rector, Stanford Hall

[email protected]

Justin is a native of Conroe, Texas, about 35 miles north of Houston. Justin got his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Houston. While there, he studied political science and religious studies. Throughout his time at the University of Houston he worked to integrate these two passions of his through his studies and extra curricular activities. Along with spending his time in the books, Justin was also a leader in Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship and participated in several mission trips to Mexico. Upon graduation, Justin worked in various fields, from retail to politics. One of the more influential experiences was as a budget analyst for a government contractor in Iraq. It was during this time in Iraq that Justin decided to join the Catholic Church.

After leaving Iraq, Justin returned to the United States and to the world of Higher Education by attending Law School at Loyola University in Chicago. While there, Justin lived and served in a Residence Hall where he developed a reputation of constant hospitality and cultivated his love for community. After graduating with his J.D., Justin came to Notre Dame to pursue more studies in political science. During this time, Justin found great joy in his work with the Undergraduates of Notre Dame – devoting time and energy in and outside of the classroom. While at Note Dame, Justin was an active member of Chorale and continued to gather others through his love of great food, Shakespeare, and music. He has recently graduated with his Masters in Political Science and is happy to call Notre Dame home for this next step in his career.

Rev. Peter McCormick, C.S.C.

Director, Campus Ministry

As director of Campus Ministry within the Division of Student Affairs, Father McCormick oversees a staff of some 30 clerical, religious and lay ministers tending to the spiritual needs of all Notre Dame students.

A native of Grand Rapids, Mich., Father McCormick attended West Catholic High School. Following his graduation from Grand Valley State University in 2000 he entered Moreau Seminary and two years later professed his first vows in the Congregation of Holy Cross.

While in the seminary, Father McCormick worked at St. John Vianney Parish in Goodyear, Ariz., directing its Confirmation program, teaching mathematics in the parish school and coaching 5th and 6th grade basketball. Returning to Notre Dame, he earned a master’s degree in divinity in 2006 and was ordained a Holy Cross priest the following year. He received his Executive MBA from Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business in 2015. From 2007 to 2013 he served as rector of Notre Dame’s Keough Hall. He also served as associate vocation director for Holy Cross from 2007 to 2010. He served as associate director of Campus Ministry until January 2015. He currently resides in Stanford Hall and serves as chaplain to the Notre Dame Men's Basketball team.


mailto:[email protected]

HALL GOVERNMENT

President - Connor Green (Left) Connor Green hails from the backwoods of Madison, Wisconsin and can be spotted around campus sporting his chubbies and designer sunglasses despite it being cloudy and 10 degrees in February. He will always give an excessively polite Wisconsin hello, but be careful because there’s a 50/50 chance it’s his better-looking identical twin, Ryan Green. Connor began freshman year as an engineering major, and he will continue on this path the coming semester despite the last physics final stealing his innocence. Connor spent much free time freshman year with the hippie commune known as the ultimate Frisbee team, but this coming year, he will spend his game day weekends satisfying the football team and all their desires as a student manager/groupie. If you ever have a burning desire to “toss the fris” out on the quad or practice shotgunning (Capri suns exclusively), Connor’s your man. So swing by the fourth floor sixman (Room 430) anytime for some hydration and pretend to be interested while Connor rants on about coding and EDM Vice President (Fall) - Dan Ertle (Middle) Known for his ability curl large amounts of weight only while he is looking in the mirror, Dan Ertle, is the esteemed Fall Vice President of Stanford Hall. His daily routine begins with hugging his life-sized Chief Wahoo and telling himself that he won't blow a 3-1 lead today. Then off to an early start with 12:30 p.m. Finance where he learns that it is better to make money than lose it. Dan likens himself to Frank Underwood and has slowly risen from a double of little political significance to the fourth six-man, where power in Stanford is currently consolidated. Self-described hard-o and beacon of fitness, he is one to always count on in times of need. Vice President (Spring) - Griffin Gilmore (Right) Griffin is one Griffin you’re going to have to wait a few months before you can actually meet in person. After last year’s debacle where several first-years mistook Griff for their fathers and hugged him goodbye, Griff has been exiled to Dublin, where he hopes that he will finally encounter somebody willing to feign interest in rugby. If he’s not enforcing law and order at Main Circle, you’ll most likely find Griff perched on the fourth floor sixman’s futon, fighting back the tears as William Wallace quests for freedom. The epitome of a suburban Baltimorean, Vice President Gilmore is almost certainly clad from head to toe in Nike at any given time, most likely wearing the jersey of the team he has loved all the way since 2015, the New England Patriots. Never much interested in the arts, linking verbs, or spelling, Griff is a key resource for any Griffins struggling with pre-med classes or injuries to the head.

Commissioners: (Talk to these guys to get involved in their area!)

Academic: Daniel Bland & Brennan Dour Liturgical: Jared Diesslin & Bo Blogmann Faith Life: James Ryan & Ryan Schleicher

Social: Sam Jones & DeAndre Tomilson Dance: Thomas Weiss & Macartan Commers Social Media: Dan O'Connor & Ben Shepard

Rockne: Matt Geenen & Chris Westdyk Athletic: Mark Beach & Luke Milazzo

Service: Jacob Schaefer & Collin Gortner Apparel: Alden Kane & AJ Jimenez & Patrick Hughes

Syndicate: Alex Jacobs & Marc Parzianello Sustainability: Tony Zappia & Jack Dimpel & Michael Mulligan

Multi-Cultural: David Seo & Zach Yim


Gender Relations: Gabriel Brown & Casey Ryan Signature Event: Tommy Lawton & Luke Millazo

Wellness: WIll Huffman Off Campus: Owen Tuite

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What should I bring with me to Notre Dame? Really, whatever you feel that you need to have with you for 9 months away from home. We would suggest bringing/buying: a carpet, a fridge, a TV, PlayStation/XBox/Apple TV (or all three if you're really ambitious), bed supplies for extra-long twin mattresses, clock, lamp, stuff for laundry, clothes hangers, a sport coat/suit, dress shirt and tie, underwear (bring about 1-2 weeks worth), posters, a big box fan for the window (or two), and video games. As far as clothing goes, you probably won't need as many shirts or pants as you think, but use your own discretion. First-years tend to over-pack – think hard about whether or not you need to bring your leather pants. What about girls? What about them? You'll meet plenty during Welcome Weekend. And if you don't remember one of their names, just try Katie. Or Laura. Or Mary. Talk to Corndova and Dona about this one! Dances? I thought I was done with those... Yes, but you thought wrong. Stanford has its annual Pirate Dance in the fall and a formal in the spring. Become very familiar with the acronym SYR as that will be tossed around when talking about the dance, but know that it referred to a previous time when dances could be held in the dorm. What about the weather? It's typical Midwest weather with 4 seasons. It'll be around 95 when you get to ND in August and down around 10 in January. If you're from the Midwest, you'll be fine. Otherwise, just be prepared. Notre Dame is not in California or Florida. It's in Indiana. What's with the food? I hear it's pretty good... It is, by college standards. We think the Princeton Review has ND consistently at the #2 slot (behind Cornell, which has a culinary school where students can eat). But, you will get tired of it. So just be ready to take a jaunt to LaFun, or borrow an upperclassmen's car to go off-campus to Chipotle or Five Guys when you really need something that doesn't come from North Dining Hall. Who is this Rector guy and what is Hall Staff? That’s Justin! You can think of him as the dorm dad. He’s here not so much to watch your every move but mostly to make sure were all safe. Justin and the rest of the hall staff

(Resident Assistants and Assistant Rectors) are your biggest fans. They are here to guide and support all the Stanford guys. They, along with anyone on welcome staff, will always be there if you need someone to chat to, hoop with, or play videogames. What are these sections you speak of? Great question! Stanford is shaped like a T. It has an East/West wing as well as a North/South wing. Naturally, each floor has 2 sections, an East/West (E/W) and a North/South (N/S). As such, if a griffin lives on the third floor on the North/South wing, he would say he lives in 3N/S. Each section has its own R/A and competes in weekly sports again other sections. What can I do on campus? Over the summer think about what you want to get involved in. Notre Dame has almost anything you could possibly want to do. From community service, clubs, to vast athletic opportunities. If you’re not sure where to find what you’re looking for, just ask! What will my room looking like? All first-year rooms will look the same. Each room is about 11’ by 13’. Each room has two built in closets and modular furniture. Every room has 2 extra-long twin beds, 2 closets, and 2 desks. You can loft the beds to save space. Most first year rooms will look something like this! But you didn't answer all my questions! Goodness you guys are needy! Kidding of course, please do not hesitate to e-mail one of us. Or Facebook Chat us if that’s easier—most of the staff just sit around all summer waiting for these messages. Please. We need friends too.


NOTRE DAME GLOSSARY

AFTER A FEW DAYS AT ON CAMPUS, 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” or “Johnny won’t be joining us tonight because he has a ComStan meeting for breaking parietals”. Don’t worry, you’ll figure it out soon enough…. but just in case you’re curious here’s a brief compilation of some of the vocabulary used at ND. 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 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. Alum: An ND grad. Antostal: Yearly tradition celebrating the final full week of classes. Plenty of free t-shirts, 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 roommate 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 is truly a sight to see. BP: Breen-Phillips Hall, a female dorm located on North Quad. Carole Sandner Hall: The new-ish building behind the Dome which houses the Alliance for Catholic Education. Campus Crossroads: Massive $400 million ongoing construction project that will add new buildings and facilities onto the already existing and famous Notre Dame Stadium. It’s going to look sweet if it’s ever finished (Fall 2017). CCE: The Center for Continuing Education, located south of the Law School.

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 that offers free popcorn and soda (or pop for you mid-western people). ComStan: Community Standards, an authority on campus responsible for “educating the campus community on expectations for student conduct”. Act like the Men of Virtue we know you to be and you’ll never have to interact with them. CSC: The Center for Social Concerns. The CSC is the place to go if interested in service projects and volunteer opportunities. C.S.C.: Congregatio Sancta Cruce. Initials to designate members of the Holy Cross Religious Order. Don’t get the two CSCs confused. D6: Student parking lot located behind the Rock. D2: Student name for parking lot across from the Riehle Playing Fields (formerly Stepan Fields). As the name indicates, it’s quite a hike from most dorms (but our main lot). DeBart: DeBartolo Hall, classroom building where most freshman classes will be held. DPAC: Short for DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. May also be called the PAC. Dog Book: The first-year register 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. Domer: Any ND student, past or present. du Lac: Student handbook outlining all the rules of regulations at Notre Dame. 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 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. The Fishbowl: The newly renovated, large room with all the windows near the west entrance to Hesburgh. It’s called the fishbowl because as you walk in you can gawk at the studiers and vice versa, similar to a fish tank. Flex Points: The dollars that accompany the normal meal plan that can be used to buy some tasty snacks and


beverages at the Huddle, SmashBurger, Reckers, and other campus food locations. All you do is swipe your ID and it comes out of your account. God Quad: Home to the Dome, the Basilica, Sorin College, Walsh Hall and the statues of Jesus and Father Sorin. Don’t walk on the grass (really, don’t). Grab ’N Go: Convenient brown-bag breakfast, lunch, or dinner available from 7am to 7pm when classes are in session from either dining hall. The Grotto: A 1/10 replica of the Grotto of Lourdes, France where students can come to light a candle and spend some quiet time in reflection and prayer. 10/10 would recommend. Hammes-Mowbray Hall: New building on campus by Stepan Center. Houses the Notre Dame Post Office and ND Security/Police. Hesburgh Library: 13 (or…14???) story Library with the mosaic of Touchdown Jesus on its façade. Named for Fr. Ted Hesburgh, C.S.C. who served as President of Notre Dame for 35 years. His former office is still there. Huddle Mart: Small convenience store in LaFun 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, Domer Dollars, 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. Joyce Center (J.A.C.C. or “Jack”): This venue houses numerous campus events such as basketball, volleyball, ice hockey games (until the new arena was opened in late 2011), pep rallies, concerts, and lecture. JPW: Junior Parents Weekend, held in February. 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 at the main campus entrance on Notre Dame Avenue. MCOB: Mendoza College of Business. Also called the “Dirty Doz” Michiana: The name of the region along the border of Michigan and Indiana, including South Bend. Mod Quad: Home to Knott Hall, Siegfried Hall, Pasquerilla East, and Pasquerilla West. Monk: Affectionate nickname of the former University President Father Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C. NDTV: The student run TV station. NET ID: 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, Keenan, Zahm, and most importantly, Stanford! Observer: Campus newspaper you’ll grow to love (kinda).

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. From 9am to 12am on Monday through Thursday, from 9am to 2am on Friday and Saturday, and from 9am to 12am on Sundays, members of the opposite sex are allowed to visit the fine gentlemen of Stanford Hall. PE: Pasquerilla East, a women’s dorm located on Mod Quad. PW: Pasquerilla West, women’s dorm located on Mod Quad. Pop: Midwestern term for Soda. Quarter Dogs: Infamous hot dogs available in LaFortune for a quarter after 12am. 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: The newer, larger athletic facility which is open to all students. The Shirt: An annual fundraising project which becomes the only accepted item of apparel in the student section for football games at Notre Dame Stadium. SMC: (smick) St. Mary’s College; an all-women’s school located adjacent to Notre Dame. South Quad: Home to OShag and the Rock and everything in between. The first wind tunnel to be constructed on university property in the USA. Stepan Center: The round, geodesic dome at East Gate. Don’t mix this up with Stepan Chemistry Hall, though testing for various departments occurs in Stepan Center. Stonehenge: War Memorial Fountain located at the foot of North Quad. SUB: Student Union Board that tries to organize activities for students. SYR: Formerly known as “screw your roommate” now changed to mean “set-up your roommate”, the SYR is a semi-formal dance. 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: Nick-name 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 for large classes


West Quad: Home to the newest dorms on campus, McGlinn, Welsh Family, Keough, Ryan, and O‟Neill. These halls were opened from 1997-2012. WSND: Student-run fine arts radio. WVFI: Student-run progressive station on the second floor of La-Fortune (one of your captains may or may not occasionally make appearances on air here). Stanford Addendum to the Domer Dictionary Seeing as how the Domer Dictionary doesn't quite fill you in on

everything you need to know about living in Stanford Hall, we're

going to let you in on the Stanford lingo too. Please, try to contain

your excitement. The Bullpen: The aptly-named basement section that has our big screen TV and 7.1 surround sound system, not to mention the Xbox1, PS4, and popcorn maker. Also our 24-hour space if you don't use the privilege incorrectly. You abuse it, everyone loses it. Ask alums what that was like. Double: The standard two-person rooms you all will be assigned to. You will grow to love your humble abode. GriffHoops: Pick-up basketball at Moreau Seminary every Tuesday night at 10:00pm. Hall Mass: Just what it sounds like. It's a mass for the men of Stanford Hall in the Chapel of the Holy Cross on Sunday evenings at 10:30pm. This is a time that brings us all together to pray and grow with one another. Even if you are not Catholic or an avid Churchgoer, all are welcome. Lake-ings: Just our way of saying Happy Birthday. Men of Virtue Another way of referring to the gentlemen of Stanford Hall. The name references the class, sophistication, and virtuousness that traditionally have been the hallmarks of a Stanford Man. Being a member of Stanford Hall is one of the greatest honors a Notre Dame man can have, but it comes with its fair share of responsibilities and expectations. We always have been and always will be Men of Virtue. N/S & E/W: North/South and East/West, respectively. Okay, so Stanford is a work of architectural genius and is shaped like a T. There are 2 parts of the T, one hallway that has you travel either north or south (these are the N/S sections) and one that has you travel east or west (the E/W sections). Slap a floor number in front of that and you have your section (Ex: 1 N/S or 4 E/W). And yes, this is why it takes them 5 years to complete the architecture program, to learn how to make a T-shaped building. Quad: Four-person room, each section has one. Great for hanging out. Section Olympics: A competition between the sections ranging in everything from football to Halo. There are winners each semester and prizes may or may not be given. SMC-Chick (Smick-Chick): A girl from Saint Mary's College (SMC; hence the name). Scraw: What we have decided is the official noise a Griffin makes. Scraw!

Six-Man: One six-person room (they’re huge) graces each N/S section. These tend to be the social hubs of Stanford Hall. Many of your Welcome Weekend members just so happen to live in them. Studs: Back in the day, the mascot for Stanford Hall was a stud bull, so don’t be surprised if you’re referred to as a “Stanford Stud” occasionally.

The Domer Dictionary was originally written by Student

Government in May, 2002. It has been revised in 2003, 2005, 2011, and 2012.


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. Notre Dame, Our Mother 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. 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.

Stanford Hall Fight Song Former Rector Father TomGaughan, C.S.C. wrote this fight song as a parting gift to us. Fight, fight for Stanford Hall! The Griffins fight to great acclaim. Cheer, cheer for Stanford Hall! The best dorm hall at Notre Dame! Fight, fight for Stanford Hall! The Cinderblock Palace of Love. We win by rout! We scream and shout: We’re in the house! We’re Stanford Hall!


YOUR ARRIVAL AT STANFORD HALL

First of all, we at Stanford do things a little different than the Official University Procedural Guide To Leaving Home And Coming To Notre Dame For the First Time. We know you will be hearing a thousand and one different times and rules about arrival and how it is done. We want you to follow our instructions to make your move-in as smooth as possible. Here is what we do: 1. This is not like other Universities. We have a staffed move-in, therefore it should take less than 15 minutes to

get all your junk from your car to your room. 2. We will be working move in from 9am-1pm on Friday August 18th. These are set times so don’t expect to

show up at 10pm on Friday and get moved in. Not only will you miss all the activities, but there will also not be anyone around to help you!

3. Please E-Mail J-Mac and introduce yourself and send him a picture so we all know what you look like! ([email protected]) Also, please email one or both of the Welcome Weekend Captains, Alex and Joe ([email protected], [email protected] ) with a picture and introduce yourself to us as well. We want to try to get to know as many of you as possible!

4. Ensure that you get off the Indiana Toll Road at the Notre Dame exit, not the South Bend exit. After you pay your money to the state of Indiana, which will get really annoying after the seventh or eighth trip, you will turn right onto 933/31 or Michigan and take an IMMEDIATE LEFT at the stop light onto Douglas. After about a mile, you will pass a stop light and notice some fields on your right. Take the first right after this onto Wilson. Turn right at the stop sign and tell the nice security guard that you are a Stanford man. He will immediately allow you to pass. If you forget this they usually take bribes. After the stop sign, continue straight and you will get your first glimpse of the miraculous wonder that is Stanford Hall. Turn left into the parking lot labeled A17 and you have arrived!

5. Have fun the rest of the summer and we are looking forward to meeting you!





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