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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 61 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 also decided to relinquish the Hall of the Year title so that some of the other men on campus enjoy the attention, but as fate may have it, students still flock to Stanford after seeing our tremendous humility. As all returning griffins know, every year needs to be a “#RecordYear” and we need the Stanford Class of 2022’s help to bring the crown back to its rightful owners.

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 of Welcome Weekend. 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 Wolverines!

2018 STANFORD HALL WELCOME WEEKEND GUIDE | 2 Your Welcome Weekend Captains, Mark Beach and Drew Lischke

2018 WELCOME WEEKEND OVERVIEW (​ NEEDS EDITS DUE TO LACK OF CONCISE SCHEDULE THUS FAR)

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 Move-in Stanford Hall Programming 9:00am – 1:00pm 7:00pm – 10:00pm Welcome Weekend staff will assist freshmen and their families Meet out in front of Stanford and get ready for a great night. move their property into Stanford and help arrange rooms. DOMERFEST 2018 Campus Card Office - ID Card Production 10:30pm – 1:00am 9:00am – 4:30pm The signature Welcome Weekend dance takes place in front of Head on over to H​ esburgh Library ​ to get your Student ID Card Rolf’s Sports and Recreation Center made.

Official University Welcome SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

5:00pm – 6:00pm Dining Hall Brunch

Purcell Pavilion, Joyce Center 9:00am – 1:30pm North and South Dining Halls Welcome Cookout 6:30pm – 8:30pm Class of 2020 Welcome Mass Head to ​South Quad ​ for great food and great times. 10:00am – 12:00pm Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center (JACC).​ Welcome Home Event with and Hall Staff 8:30pm – 12:00pm Afternoon Activities Get to meet your Hall Staff and Rector-. 1:30pm – 6:00pm Explore campus and participate in a host of optional activities, ATURDAY UGUST S , A 20 including a Farmers’ Market on N​ orth Quad,​ a performance of Dining Hall Breakfast Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” at D​ PAC​, and a Woman’s 8:30am – 9:30am Soccer Game at A​ lumni Stadium,​ or get some shopping done! North and South Dining Halls Dining Hall Dinner (North Quad Cookout!?) FYE (First Year Experience) Plenary Kick-Off 6:00pm – 7:00pm 10:00am – 11:30am Students will have the chance to attend dinner with girls from Purcell Pavillion, Joyce Center Farley at N​ orth Dining Hall.

FYE Course Session #1 and Lunch Stanford Hall Programming 11:30am – 12:30pm 7:00pm – 10:00pm Campus Classrooms The final evening of Welcome Weekend will include activities

coordinated with other dorms. Rector and Hall Staff Welcome for Parents 1:30pm – 3:30pm First Class Trip to the Grotto Holy Cross Chapel 10:30pm – 12:00pm

Perhaps the most special part of Welcome Weekend, don’t miss FY Advisor Sessions it. Also, join your brethren Griffins in the ​Stanford Basement 4:00pm – 5:00pm afterwards for the first card night of the year. Location provided by advisor MONDAY, AUGUST 22 Dining Hall Dinner (North Quad Cookout!?) Schedule Adjustments 5:00pm – 7:00pm 8:30am – 5:00pm North and South Dining Halls First Year of Studies

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Day of Community

10:00am, 12:30pm. 3:30pm Depart from ​​ to embark on a trip to a location in South Bend to learn about the community you are now a part of. WELCOME WEEKEND CAPTAIN BIOS

Drew “Anderson” Lischke Drew, one of our Welcome Weekend Captains this fall, is proud to be Stanford Hall’s pillar of Catholic and conservative values. In the first floor six man, Drew’s home for both sophomore and junior year, his “Saturdays are for the Mark “at the” Beach Boys” flag flies proudly. Coming from Wake Forest Realizing his interest in “” only intimidates University, wait no, Winston Salem, wait no, Kernersville, business majors rather than the violent teen gangs in his North Carolina, this Golden-Domed griffin is sure to make hometown of Salinas, California and that his lettuce-farming your Welcome Weekend feel just like summer camp. When background cultivated him into a pseudo-Midwesterner, Mark he’s not in his room reading sociological theory and predicting fled the golden California sun for the Golden Dome. True to the downfall of capitalist America, you can find him his West Coast roots, Mark_At_The_Beach is one of the most mysteriously whispering to himself in Arabic in room 237. Or, laidback, friendly and welcoming Domers roaming campus you can find him in the Stanford basement riding hundreds of even though his nickname would often be more accurate if it miles on the stationary bike, sculpting his biceps like the ended “At_Club_Hes.” If you’re lucky enough to get booked Norse god Thor, and jamming out to his favorite song: “Sweet into his jam-packed iCalendar, you’ll get to know a guy Carolyn.” Over the years, Drew has procured a multitude of passionate about a variety of topics ranging from on-campus nicknames: Drew Drew on that Beat, the Big DL, Triple V, eateries, lacrosse, California produce and international social Anderson, Egg Roll, XXXattención, and most notably, “that service projects. Assuming he survives his ISSLP in Tanzania guy in my philo class that won’t shut up.” In fact, Drew may this summer, he’ll surely allocate time to sit you down on the have secured for himself the title of: “loudest man on futon and tell you about his most recent experience. As campus.” More times than we can count, we’ve heard him Stanford Hall’s resident CrossFit champ, he obviously plans inadvertently announce to the entirety of north quad, that “that time for shirtless workouts in the Stanford gym and late-night is the cutest puppy I’ve ever seen!!!!” It’s easy to see, Drew is jogs through greater South Bend. Whether or not he’s anything but shy. If you ever have any extra attention to give, cranking out muscle-ups or randomly jumping over chairs as Drew would scoop it up like hummus in a vegan tortilla chip. part of some new CrossFit circuit, he’s at least obnoxiously Drew is also a very talented artist, with his work on display in representing a CrossFit brand to remind you that he, in fact, the first floor 6, although he must be in a particular state of does lift. He shows off these gains on the Stanford Interhall mind in order to create such masterpieces and refuses to lacrosse and football squads though his on-field dominance is sacrifice his creativity for social convention (as seen in his use often overshadowed by his post-championship celebrations. of pizzabox canvases and coffee paint). If you ever need a While a true Griffin and Man of Virtue, Mark is truly adored friend, or someone you can beat in 2K, Drew Lischke is your by the Chicks living under the Dome, but only until 2 AM. guy. Stop by Room 130 to get to know one of Stanford’s most When he’s not At_The_Cinderblock_Palace or At_Club_Hes, iconic griffins. Mark is often contemplating great books in the Arts & Letters fortress of O’Shag or conspiring with his fellow PLS

2018 STANFORD HALL WELCOME WEEKEND GUIDE | 4 majors/cult members at their frequent and secretive won’t have class on Fridays by junior year), feel rd week-night gatherings. Feel free to stop by the 3 ​ floor sixman ​ free to set up a meeting. Just don’t schedule about to get to know this lover of all things “so college,” but just one to two hours before a home football game, make sure not to visit directly before any dances involving pirates. because Fraizer sets that time aside for impromptu meetings with JMac.

Welcome Staff Bios

Matt “Fraizer” Fraizer Joey “Yams” Blajda

You won’t find a more prototypical Midwesterner Joey is a proud Pennsylvanian and resident of Stanford than Fraizer. Born and raised in the Heartland, this Hall! He lived in the third floor N/S section last year and man is a product of his environment. Since they will continue to be a staple of that section this year. He lack much in the form of fun activities in West Des will be residing on the better side of the the third floor Moines, Iowa, Fraizer just ran. And ran. And ran. six-man. Joey will play you in NCAA 14, Fifa 12, or And all that running got him to where he is today, a watch sports any time. He is a founding member of scholarship runner for the Notre Dame Track Team. Don’t fret though, he sets aside plenty of time to Notre Dame’s first and only gardening club! Joey is spend with his fellow Men of Virtue. Especially on really easy to talk to and has friends throughout Stanford Friday nights when his friends are a moving a little Hall. He was on Welcome Weekend last year and has a slower than normal, Fraizer loves to teach his lot of experience in the dorm. He is a great person to buddies how to, well, run. It’s more like a bad direct any questions to. Joey is a man of many talents, habit, but that’s all he did back home, so we can’t his primary strengths are: fantasy football, Griff Hoops blame him too much. He is a true businessman, attendance, NCAA 14, SIBC, golf, dining hall weighing the cost-benefit consequences of every reconnaissance, tennis, making small-talk, and decision: the cost-benefit of eating a chocolate chip agriculture (especially yams). Though his weakness are cookie vs. an ice cream cone in the DH, playing far and few between, they include political correctness, another game of Fortnite vs. reading a chapter of eating without using an absurd amount of napkins, Lord of the Rings, etc. If you have questions about cheering for the Yankees, and night football games. how to balance the overwhelming workload business students experience in Mendoza (you

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Georges “Random Check” Alsankary

Hailing from the shores of the far-away land of Kellen “Kround” Round Lebanon, Georges is a junior studying computer science and will be residing in 2 E/W this coming Graduating high school from a class 36 kids in the year. He’s well known around the Cinderblock depths of Montana with a crippling ratio of 7 Palace of Love for many things, but particularly his females to 29 males, Kellen has already displayed signature sassy comments and late night coding his incredible charm that this harsh environment has binges in the study lounge. A self-proclaimed cultivated -- a pure product of natural selection. fitness guru, you’re likely to encounter this chiseled Growing up in Montana has equipped Kellen with Griffin out for long runs or engaged in intense an unorthodox set of skills necessary for survival in workouts (think Ben Stiller in the movie Dodgeball the rugged environment. From hunting to baking to and you’ve got a small taste of just who you’re impressive swing dancing, this highschool QB1 has dealing with). When he’s not toiling in the OIT it all. Although Kellen is a science-business major, office fighting to help the thousands of ND it has been said that Kellen enjoys writing essays so e-portfolios under his care, you can find Georges much that instead of exchanging texts with his lady cooking delicious Lebanese cuisine (“ugghhh, friend like an ordinary college student that they dining hall Mediterranean night dining hall just isn’t present 2-3 page essays via iMessage on a once a authentic”) or getting down to the latest hottest day basis complete with proper MLA formatting. Lebanese pop hits in his room. While Georges is a But don’t let that seemingly passive-aggressive fluent speaker of Arabic and French, thankfully period at the end of a text message fool you, Kellen there is one word that is the same in all three is a genuinely good guy. Ever need help finding a tongues: Scraw! girl for a dance? Kellen is a certified formal matchmaker. Ever need some help studying up for a Chem exam? Kellen is the man. Need help roofing your local school? For some strange reason, Kellen has acquired this skill too. Ever need help pulling out that win in fortnite? Kellen would be happy to link you up with a more polished player in the dorm!

2018 STANFORD HALL WELCOME WEEKEND GUIDE | 6 enough of the jokes regarding his last name, however, and has decided to divert the humor elsewhere. This is the primary reason he chose his

room for next year: 420. No jokes there, right? In

any case, Ryan’s going to have a fun time handling the load of a Junior mechanical engineer next year. A proud Griffin through and through, Ryan’s energy has been compared to that of a golden retriever. Indeed, he may be a distant relative of Air Bud, as he is a “big sports guy”, with interests Dan “Spes Unica” O’Connor ranging from baseball (Go Dodgers!), to spikeball, Dan O’Connor is a recent convert from to tossing the disc on the quad, even lake-based Engineering to Arts & Letters, so while he could watersports such as tubing and waterskiing (Ryan once be found hammering out some C++ on the laments that Notre Dame’s lakes never get such daily, this year you’re more likely to meet this glamorous use). Draper will be spending his one-time computer science major theologizing on summer in Cameroon installing a well and water his futon. Stanford Hall’s resident big ROTC guy, tower there with Engineers Without Borders. Upon look for this hunky Midshipman in the wee hours of the morning as he cranks out push-ups on the quad. his return to campus, Stanford Hall will once again When he’s not out doing big Navy things, you can be graced by his over-6-foot, lanky, find him strolling the lakes with a cigar, or talking Nebraska-native frame, topped by that blonde hair about how ecstatic he is to be a theology major. Dan that is eerily reminiscent of some dome I think I also leads Stanford Hall’s signature Faith-life saw once. According to Ryan, his door will always group, a popular club where Griffins join together be open, except when it’s closed. in once a week to listen to George Michael’s 1987 hit “Faith” on repeat. Dan’s a great guy to get to know, look for him in room 229 (2 N/S) in the coming year!

Brennan “Door” Dour Brennan “Door” Dour is a Junior in the Program of ​ ​ Liberal Studies (usually referred to as PLS, or “I read more Great books than you do”), who will be Ryan “Drizzy” Draper in the 2E/W quad, with two Joes and one Patrick. A well-traveled man, he hops continents every other Although he’s still a bit winded and sore from his day, but eventually decided to go to school in first half marathon, Ryan “Drizzy” Draper never Northern - where culture, art and great ceases to be his upbeat and amicable self. He’s had weather meet. A native of Seattle (also where

2018 STANFORD HALL WELCOME WEEKEND GUIDE | 7 culture, art and great weather meet), his hobbies specialties—be prepared for a blow to the ego if include saying he liked the Western Canon before it you find yourself in the gym at the same time as was cool, ska, and not doing heroin like his fellow him. As a political science major, Collin can guide Seatellites did in the early 90’s, when he was born. even the most obtuse reader to a cursory He enjoys going to the PLS parties (called understanding of Hobbes’s Leviathan. You can get ​ ​ symposia) to discuss dead Greeks and Englishmen his strong opinions on North Dining Hall’s over a glass of fine Franzia. His absolute favorite Thursday night menu as a bonus. Look for him next quote is “When God closes a door, he opens a year in the 3rd floor six-man, along with three other window”. Why? Go figure. Welcome Weekend team members!

Ryan "I'm Not A Rapper" Govi Collin “B3” Gortner Do you know every word to "Angels" by Chance What Michael Jordan brought to the NBA, the Rapper? Can you quote the entirety of the Collin brings to B-division interhall basketball. It’s classic comedy "Kicking and Screaming"? If the no surprise that he lead the B3 basketball team to answer's no, then you haven't spent nearly enough another successful season as captain and topped the time with your boy Ryan. The "Pittsburgh Pirate in team in points scored. His basketball exploits also Purple Pants" is a sophomore Biology major living encompass ‘Griffhoops’—Stanford Hall’s Tuesday in the "Corner Pocket" quad of 4 E/W. Ryan has a night basketball events—and a winning bookstore personality and hair that is more red hot than Satan career. But while his athleticism is often himself (and he would know; he shares a birthday unmatched, his virtual skills certainly need some with him). Keep your girl close on the dance floor, work. He regularly struggles against his roommate because there's a good chance he'll steal yours with in NCAA 14 Football, and often finds himself last his suave, seductive, one-of-a-kind dance moves. in a Mario Kart race. An avid Bears fan, Speaking of moves, look out for the power moves Collin has grown used to these types of defeats. He Ryan will be making (and the fire he'll be spitting) takes great pride in his fantasy football teams and is in his 2019 "Supa Hot Fire" Student Body happy to lend such advice to uncertain freshman. presidential campaign. Ryan's dream is to become a Also, even though he’s through six seasons of contestant on the show "The Bachelorette," ignore Game of Thrones, Collin still struggles with the Bachelorette, and turn the show into a huge bro character names on the show. Crushing it in the hangout sesh. If you want to show him a good time, weight room is another one of Collin’s take him to the bedroom, put on "What's Love Got To Do With It" by Tina Turner, slip into a thicc

2018 STANFORD HALL WELCOME WEEKEND GUIDE | 8 inflatable whale costume, and flop around on the bed.

Grant "Angelina" Otte John “The Burning Hunk of Love” Esposito

Grant "Angelina" Otte is a simple man of simple The pound-for-pound king of giving big Stanford pleasures. Growing up in the small farming town of loves. The sexy beast in boxers. The kid from Randolph, Minnesota, Grant didn't have many of Connecticut. John Esposito is one-of-a-kind griffin. the luxuries that we all take for granted on a daily Whether it is in the gym showing-off his six-pack basis, like electricity or soap. What Grant lacks in abs, or in Stephan fields dominating the sport of real world experience he makes up for in knowledge football, he never fails to puts on a magnificent about how to impregnate a cow. The "Big City" of show. That’s what she said! The spirit and vigor to South Bend has been a tough mountain to climb for do anything is ingrained into the very core of his old Angelina, but he's been successful in all his DNA. What John lacks in talent he makes up for it endeavors so far, from being a business major in in raw passion. That’s what she said! Mendoza to crossing up jabronis left and right on Currently the Student Union Board (SUB) the interhall basketball team. Although Grant comes representative of Stanford Hall, John is the people’s from a family of dairy cow farmers, he has chosen . He never fails to inform every griffin on to go into the darkness and pursue a career in the the latest events happening on campus. If you need hardo land of corporate America. So if any of this someone to tell you what national holiday it is on seems like it could help you one day in your first any given day, just look for John and he will come year at Notre Dame, from his business knowledge up with the most obscure national holiday out there. to his cow impregnating abilities, come ask Grant His burning desire to rally the crowd in every dorm "Angelina" Otte! event is a feat unsurpassable. If Notre Dame has its

2018 STANFORD HALL WELCOME WEEKEND GUIDE | 9 iconic mascot to uplift the spirits of (Muck Fichigan). Ryan is among the more cultured Notre Dame fans on a Saturday night football game, folk of Notre Dame, studying sociology in the Stanford Hall is blessed to have John to rally the hallowed halls of O’Shaughnessy Hall. Whether he griffins whenever Stanford Hall hosts its rival: is sitting on North quad catching some rays (dubbed . He even has the beard to show for, so “quad sittin” by Mr. Israel) or strutting to class fair warning to those who think they have the best jamming to the latest and greatest releases of our facial hair in the dorm, because it is time to fear the music generation, Ryan is welcoming to any who beard. Sorry, Brian Wilson. wish for his wise advice. If you can’t find Ryan Is John the perfect human being alive? Well, it doing one of the two aforementioned activities (in depends on how you define what ‘perfect’ means. the harsh tundra that is a South Bend winter), catch However, what all can agree on is that John him in 403 Stanford Hall. Ryan is pumped to meet breathes life to the dorm. There is never a mundane all you at Welcome Weekend because it combines day when John is present. Some compare him to the his two favorite things: welcomes and weekends. great Steve Carrell, especially in his role as Michael Scott from The Office because of how memorable he is. Yes, he has his own quirks and niche thoughts that are arguably controversial and detrimental to the dorm. Nevertheless, John is ready to thrust his larger-than-life enthusiasm into the spirit of Stanford Hall and leave you with an experience you will never forget and constantly crave for. That’s what she said!

James “I’m gonna steal the Declaration of Independence” Topor

Clocking in at 5 foot something, and hailing from the great state of , comes James “Jimmy Bucknell” Topor. On any night, Jimmy can be . found playing the air guitar while listening to ​ Ryan “Skinny Joe” Israel Grateful Dead or rapping along to “Man’s Not Hot” by Big Shaq. Jimmy is a biggggg business hardo What do , Bon Jovi’s son, Taylor and there’s nothing he enjoys more than a good day Swift’s brother, and Ryan Israel have in common? of networking with fellow Mendoza bros. In total, Answer: they are all icons in the media world with Jimmy has 4 Fortnite solo wins and 5 team wins (no Notre Dame ties. Ryan, a top tier entertainer hosting big deal) (kind of a big deal tho.) Jimmy’s alter-ego his very own radio show on WVFI Radio, is also a is Benjamin Franklin Gates, a treasure hunter who proud Griffin of Stanford Hall. Hailing from the will go to any means to discover the secrets of our slightly above average state of , you can great nation. Along with stealing the Declaration of expect Ryan to be struggling with extreme internal Independence, Jimmy/Benjamin has kidnapped the conflict come the beginning of next football season President of the United States, found the Templar’s Treasure, and discovered the legendary Seven Cities 2018 STANFORD HALL WELCOME WEEKEND GUIDE | 10 of Gold. Feel free to say “big ups,” “send it,” or “let’s goooo” to Jimmy any time during Welcome Weekend while he hangs out in room 403 with his awesome roommate Ryan Israel.

Thomas “Weird (and Fast) Thom” Weiss

Ever seen the movie La La Land? Thom certainly ​ ​ has! Not only is this man a fan of musicals, but he’s quite the musician himself. Playing the drums since

the ripe old age of 2 months old, Thom now plays Emilio “Insert Nickname Here” Arellano the lead drums in Stanford’s greatest second string

band: Felix Rabito. He swears they changed the Here’s a guy who really knows how to juggle. name to The Farmers, but Felix just said that to Emilio Arellano, the 5’9’’ phenom born in the great make them happy. It’ll still be Felix on Spotify. As state of Arizona swears on the gods of NBA2K that a PLS major, Thom spends a lot of time going to he lives in Miami, FL. But, don’t let him fool class, making comments about everyone’s rhetoric, you—he actually lives in Hialeah. At any rate, and reading a bunch of “great” books all written by Emilio goes by a bunch of different nicknames. If a bunch of dead white dudes. Ever need girl advice? you just yell one out, you’ll find him easily in a Thom is there! With his easy, ten step process to crowd by the reddish hue that spread across his meeting women, Thom will have you dating within face. Here they are: Emiliano, Eggroll, Memo a week or two! Thom, although an easy target for Chinito, Memes, Emmy, Yellow, Amarillo, etc. If the jabs of his friend group, is the only Stanford he seems to be in a bad mood, he can be cheered up Griffin who can hold a sick bass drumline while with little effort by a weekly two-hour FaceTime simultaneously reading Plato with one eye closed with his momma! In the fall, when he’s not busy (plus, he’s the only one we know of in Stanford that studying for the MCAT, you’ll find him catering to owns a beach house in Michigan)! the Stanford Hall football team’s every need as the

official water boy. All jokes aside, this guy is probably the most loving Griffin even if he doesn’t

know how to use proper English grammar,

whatsoever.

2018 STANFORD HALL WELCOME WEEKEND GUIDE | 11 Ange hails from a suburb of Chicago (like literally every other person at Notre Dame). Actually, though, he hails from the country of Cameroon and has even lived in France for a bit of time. His international ties gave him a leg up on the cheerleading competition. But, this didn’t help when it came to actually cheering on the field. In fact, Ange only cheered at 2 of 7 home football games. Talk about a losing record! Despite taking a lot of L’s, he still showed up to more football games than the 2016 ND football team! Speaking of L’s, here’s a list of Ange’s best: the PE Chapel, his th affinity for red socks, his favorite 18 ​ birthday party ​ (he’s only had, like, 5 of them), and growing out of Richard “Arnold Palmer” Wilson III his favorite pair of jorts. That’s okay, though. On top of all the Ls, Ange brings a hefty surplus of Ws Richard doesn’t usually golf like his idol Arnold to the great home we call Stanford Hall. Palmer, but when he does he brings his own club to the course. You heard me right, club, singular. Golf isn’t the only thing that Richard dabbles in. He loves everything related to the following subjects: basketball, the broskis, and bio. He might be Stanford’s only cereal look alike. Quite frequently, he is confused in public as the childhood favorite: Cookie Crisp. He claims it has everything to do with his biracial heritage, but we all know it’s because of the gigantic freckle obviously situated on his lip. Do you ever feel like ignoring your incessantly piling trash cans? You’re in luck! Richard, paired with his OCD obsession of clean trashcan areas, will surely come in clutch! Be sure to reach out to this Griffin because he’ll be a great source of comic relief in even your most troubled times Sam “Bear” Jones The first thing Sam realized when he arrived at ND was that he was now living on a campus with more people than his home town of Clear Lake, Iowa, where he attended the future best high school of America. After he made it through the culture shock, he quickly found his home on the club tennis team and is a proud member of the national bronze bracket consolation-game losing team. When not playing tennis, you might catch him in the second th floor study room reading for his 5 ​ Business Ethics ​ class (we’re all hoping something will eventually Ange “Nightcrawler” Ngongang stick) or buying vitamin water lemonades at the huddle. He loves his dark magic coffee and thinks Easily the most mysterious man in Stanford Hall, that nothing completes a ND football game-day like

2018 STANFORD HALL WELCOME WEEKEND GUIDE | 12 some confetti. The guy is absolutely crazy for, some both soccer and basketball. Despite all of these might even say loco for, his fellow griffins. great traits, Will is probably best known for his Majoring in Menbroza’s finest major, Accounting relationship to blood clots, which you should (with a supplemental major in ACMS), Sam knows probably ask him about. He looks to continue the how to make sure the debits match up with credits tradition of well-behaved residents in Room 236 and really knows how to spot a well-done “cap ex” this year. or a good “value-add proposition.” Sam will LimeBike anywhere, anytime, so if you’re looking to Lime, holler next time you fly over Iowa, or rd come pay him a visit in the 3 ​ floor six-man, where ​ he’ll be dancing to his favorite song, Freaky Friday. ​ ​

Will “All-American” Hanley Phil “Basketball” Vlandis Be warned, finding Will Hanley can be a difficult As Stanford Hall’s self acclaimed clout guru, task. He spends 90% of his time in Cav, and the sophomore Phil Vlandis speaks using highly other 10 is spent talking to his girlfriend. But, if you advanced song phrases to relate to his peers. While do end up seeing Will around, he’s a pretty cool he rarely shows any signs of emotions, you can guy. Will is a gentle giant, one of those guys that always go to him for help, especially in will say thank you when you make fun of him. He’s mathematics—he is a wizard. You can usually spot a real smart kid, but if you told him you were his lanky stride as he is headed to the Jacc to perfect cousins with Lebron James, his response would his Christ Paul crossover. Being from Connecticut, probably be, “Wow, no way that’s awesome dude!” Phil lacks loyalty to any particular NBA team. He hails from the great city of St. Louis (watch out However, he is always loyal to Stanford, even for the East Side), and is an avid supporter of a helping us get to the Interhall basketball finals. Phil certain Mexican restaurant in South Bend. While his always appreciates a good chirp, so make sure to modesty won’t show it to you, Will is also a good stop by 138 in 1N/S to dish it out. athlete, contributing heavily for Stanford Hall in

2018 STANFORD HALL WELCOME WEEKEND GUIDE | 13 studying here and an incoming younger brother. Jimmy is a Yankees fan, which you could say is impressive, or you could call him a traitor, considering he’s from Massachusetts. Most importantly, he’s a Spikeball fanatic. You haven’t seen Spikeball skill until you’ve seen Jimmy launch a backhand directly into the net and destroy an unsuspecting opponent. Also, pro-tip: don’t ever try to send one short if you’re playing against him – it will not turn out well. Make sure and talk to Jimmy - he’s a great guy and you will love getting to know him!

Jimmy “Sparky” Ryan Meet Jimmy “Sparky” Ryan – a rising Junior Ian “Hogshow” Salzman student and a distinguished Clint Eastwood once said “If you want a man of Stanford Hall. Outside of his heavy course guarantee, buy a toaster.” I have no clue what he load of Fluids, Mechanisms, Design, or various was trying to say, but I’d like to amend that courses you will find him very involved all statement to “If you want a guarantee, get yourself across campus. Within the he an Ian Salzman.” Because this Griffin is the closest is the top dog, the head honcho, the torchbearer, or thing to a guarantee that you’ll get to in this life if more officially, the Grand Knight. Rumor has it he you’re looking for a good time. Who’s that hanging got this position because of his ability to put in the study room? Ian Salzman. Who’s that in the together the best steak sandwich man has ever chapel? You guessed it, Ian Salzman. Who’s that tasted. I guess you will just have to try one and sitting in class at ? Wait, that’s Ian’s judge for yourself (gamedays @ the Knights twin Aaron, but you get the point. Living in the 4 building). Within Stanford Hall he stays involved as West single (418), you can find Ian Salzman in the one of two faith life directors. Jimmy is a great guy 4 E/W quad. Ian studies political science, as well as to talk to for anyone looking for ways to further being a student of making jokes at exactly the their faith life on campus. Find him in the 4 E/W wrong moment. If you ever feel insecure about your quad! As for interests and hobbies, Jimmy has a few own hometown heritage, be sure to pay Ian a visit worth noting. He’s a huge Notre Dame fan – his and enjoy a heated debate about what the number 2 parents are alumni and made sure to instill that Irish zoo in the United States is! Hint, it might just be in love in him as a child. He also has an older brother Omaha, Ian’s birthplace. Whether or not Ian or the

2018 STANFORD HALL WELCOME WEEKEND GUIDE | 14 Russians rigged that vote is still up for debate. the offensive line. Royce always looks at the What’s not up for debate is that Ian has the heart of positives and can easily brighten anyone’s day. a true griffin. So, if you’re looking to dance, eat hotdogs, debate what is the perfect apple, or just be blessed by a radiant personality of a thousand suns Royce “The Donald” Chan is your guy.

Royce “The Donald” Chan

Venturing all the way from Quezon City,

Philippines, Royce Donald Wang Chan is one of

Stanford’s most prized possessions. Royce is

always looking to hang out with his fellow

griffins, however, fair warning, don’t let him

stay to long or he might just move into your

room. Royce also has many hidden talents. He

could easily give Joey Chestnut a run for his

money in a hotdog eating contest, and take down Lance Armstrong in a stationary bike race

at the same time. Also, his dance moves even

make Beyoncé jealous. In addition, Royce is the

next big philosopher of our time. People around

the dorm call him the Aristotle of the 21st ​ century. What make Royce so great, however, is

his character. He is a trustworthy, kind and

peaceful person, except on the football field where he unleashes his inner Quinten Nelson on

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Hall Staff Bios 2018-19 Matt Cordova, 1E/W RA - Matt isn't your typical RA. Making his way all the way ​ from sunny Orange County, California, you can catch him wearing shorts and sandals in the rain or snow or living in his second room (or maybe first room), the second floor study room. But don't let that scare you from approaching him - he is always open to have a conversation about anything, whether that be Fortnite, sports, classes, or life in general. You may catch him trying to speak Spanish all the time trying to remind people that he studied abroad in Mexico, but he can always back it up with some Spanish. Matt enjoys tennis, basketball, and eating and he is already ready to get a quick wrestling match in with anyone who is bold enough to do so.

Josh Fullerton, 1N/S RA - Born in Seattle and raised in Detroit, Joshua (or Josh) now ​ calls the main floor of the Cinderblock palace home. Joshua is a Jack-of-all-trades majoring in Science-Business and Economics and working in athletics marketing. During his free time, he enjoys watching sports (preferably basketball or football), playing NBA 2K, lifting, watching Netflix, or playing pickup basketball. ​

Luke Napierkowski 2E/W RA - Luke is from Broomfield, Colorado, ​ between Denver and Boulder. He spent this past Spring in Alcoy, Spain, having mistakenly believed that his high-school knowledge of Spanish would return to him. Back at Notre Dame, Luke majors in Computer Science and enjoys watching Jeopardy! and The Office. He is a big fan of the Red Sox, pierogi, and, of course, Stanford Hall. He is not a big fan of hiking or writing about himself in the third person, but he does both.

Greg Kaniecki, 2N/S RA - Greg "Coach" Kaniecki ​ was born and raised in the city of Pittsburgh. Coach studies finance, economics, and the game of basketball and is always ready for a quick game of Smash (Melee, of course), lap around the lakes, or anything else that wastes time. His sports fandom spans a wide spectrum, from the Denver Broncos to the Phoenix Suns, and he is more than glad to explain it all. After a successful junior spring and exciting summer in Chicago, he is happy to return home the dorm and section where it all began, 2N/S.

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Jared Kaminski, 3E/W RA - Hailing from McHenry, Illinois (which he adamantly ​ claims is a suburb of Chicago despite being like an hour away), Jared is a physics major with a minor in Science Technology Values. When he isn’t playing saxophone in the , he can usually be found coming up with a new and ridiculous game to play in the hallway, satiating his nerd-based needs with pieces of cardboard, or crying because science and math stopped using numbers a long time ago. Between these bouts of tears, though, you’ll find a determined RA dedicated to the Cinderblock Palace of Love, Stanford Hall.

Greg Donahue, 3N/S RA - Unlike most of the species in the Animal Kingdom, Greg ​ migrates north for the winter, leaving his warm abode in Naples, Florida to the frigid climate of South Bend. When Greg isn’t trying to keep up with Coach in the Finance classroom, he can be seen balling in the JACC, benching in the Stanford weight room, or playing Super Smash Bros (Melee, of course). Usually landing in Haunted Hills, Greg landed in the glorious 3N/S RA room, knowing it will be a Victory Royale.

Chris Westdyk, 4E/W RA - Chris hails from Summit, ​ (Northern) New Jersey, a mere 20 miles from the Greatest City in the World (NYC, not Trenton). He's majoring in Economics with a Supplementary Major in Pre Health Studies and a minor in Computing and Digital Technologies. When he breaks from schoolwork, Chris loves distance running, hiking, skiing, watching Netflix (you can’t beat The Office and Arrested Development), watching sports and spending time with his brothers in Stanford Hall. Scraw!

Joe Everett, 4N/S RA - Joe, the token townie on Hall Staff, is a proud native of ​ South Bend and always ready to defend its *optimistic* reputation as a thriving metropolis within the Crossroads of America. After leaving the homeland to study in London last semester — only to find another permacloud — Joe is returning to the Cinderblock Palace of Love to be reunited with his brothers. When not reading for his PLS major or writing sports articles for the school newspaper, Joe enjoys reading and writing, listening to music, sports on North Quad, and explaining why THIS is the year for ND Football (it is btw). Joe can be found hanging out in his penthouse suite (aka R.A. Room) in 4N/S.

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Ryan Sinclair, 3/4F AR - Welcome to Stanford Hall! Ryan is a 2nd year Law ​ Student (2L), and he looks forward to being a member of Stanford Hall (the best hall) as an Assistant Rector for the next two years. Originally from Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Ryan is a proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he majored in Political Science and History. You can catch him any fall Saturday cheering on his beloved Badgers, taking a run around the lake as he contemplates whether the Duncan Student Center's nickname should be "DuStu" or "LaDunc," or even sitting out on God Quad enjoying the sun and a cigar. Interests include, but are not limited to: perfecting his meme game, hiking, frying cheese curds, and testing the limits of what the latest possible time is that he can wake up while still making it to class on time. Ryan looks forward to meeting and getting to know all his future Stanford Brothers over the course of the year!

Paul Stevenson, 3/4F AR - Paul is entering his fifth ​ year at the . He is enrolled in a five-year program in which he is studying to get his MBA in addition to being a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate major. Some people consider him a corporate sellout because of this, having abandoned the engineering lifestyle for Mendoza. Paul would argue he's just diversifying and shooting to make Forbes' "30 Millionaires Under 30" list. Paul is originally from Memphis, Tennessee, though he has a shocking and disappointing lack of a southern accent. In the past four years on campus, he has worked as an Admissions Tour Guide, ND Football Videographer, and member of the Orientation Steering Committee. A former resident of , Paul met JMac when they were in the same singing group, the Notre Dame Chorale. Three years later, Paul is excited to be able to work together with Justin as an Assistant Rector in Stanford. Scraw!

2018 STANFORD HALL WELCOME WEEKEND GUIDE | 18 RECTOR AND RESIDENT PRIEST Justin McDevitt Rev. Peter McCormick, Rector, Stanford Hall C.S.C. Director, Campus Ministry

[email protected]

Justin is an okay guy with a decent name, but he prefers As director of Campus Ministry within the Division of J-Mac because it turns him into an okay guy with an Student Affairs, Father McCormick oversees a staff of even better name. Originally from the woods 30 miles N some 30 clerical, religious and lay ministers tending to of Houston, J-Mac studied politics and religion at UH the spiritual needs of all Notre Dame students. (‘02), law at Loyola-Chicago (‘12), and political science at Notre Dame (‘14). He has been a sacker at Kroger, a A native of Grand Rapids, Mich., Father McCormick telefundraiser for the Houston Grand Opera, a attended West Catholic High School. Following his graduation from Grand Valley State University in 2000 restaurant/bar manager at a Tex-Mex place called he entered Moreau Seminary and two years later Chuy’s, a cost analyst for KBR in Baghdad, an intern for professed his first vows in the Congregation of Holy two Chicago judges, an instructor at Notre Dame and Cross. Holy Cross College, and — continuing his upward spiral (?) — the Rector of Stanford Hall, the best job in the While in the seminary, Father McCormick worked at St. entire world. This will be his third year steering the John Vianney Parish in Goodyear, Ariz., directing its Good Ship Stanford, and he cannot WAIT to meet all of Confirmation program, teaching mathematics in the you and cheer you on through college! Big Stanford parish school and coaching 5th and 6th grade basketball. love!! 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.

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President - Jack Corcoran (Left) ​ We’re going out there to win, alright! We’re gonna bring it home this year, alright! Honestly, half the time, we don’t even know which one is Jack and which one is Joe. They’re both identical, obviously. And standing at a stout 6’4’’, Jack Corcoran will be more than happy than to help you reach your highest dreams (even if that includes the cereal on the top shelf of the Huddle Mart). Don’t start a fight with this guy because he’s undefeated in Notre Dame’s boxing tournament and will proceed to beat the absolute Irish out of you! But don’t worry! This man is easily the one of most friendly men Stanford has to offer! He’s all about the Stanford brotherhood and has found a second home in the Ryan Hall community.

Vice President (Fall) - Thomas Weiss (Middle) ​ Please see Welcome Weekend Ambassador bio above… :)

Vice President (Spring) - Joshua Morgenlander (Right) ​ 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 (really it’s just because he’s dating his much better half, Holland who attends UNC Chapel Hill!). It seems that his eclectic style, “viking-esque” beard, and lax-bro locks have chased away the ND 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 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.

Everyone is invited to join Hall Gov! Let one of these guys know if you want to play some role in the development of Stanford Hall! They’ll point you to the right people! All are welcome!

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What should I bring with me to Notre Dame? What are these sections you speak of? Really, whatever you feel that you need to have with you Great question! Stanford is shaped like a T. It has an for 9 months away from home. We would suggest East/West wing as well as a North/South wing. Naturally, bringing/buying: a carpet, a fridge, a TV, each floor has 2 sections, an East/West (E/W) and a PlayStation/XBox/Apple TV (or all three if you're really North/South (N/S). As such, if a griffin lives on the third ambitious), bed supplies for ​extra-long twin mattresses,​ floor on the North/South wing, he would say he lives in clock, lamp, stuff for laundry, clothes hangers, a sport 3N/S. Each section has its own R/A and competes in coat/suit, dress shirt and tie, underwear (bring about 1-2 weekly sports again other sections. weeks worth), posters, a big box fan for the window (or two), and video games. As far as clothing goes, you What can I do on campus? probably won't need as many shirts or pants as you think, Over the summer think about what you want to get but use your own discretion. First-years tend to over-pack involved in. Notre Dame has almost anything you could – think hard about whether or not you need to bring your possibly want to do. From community service, clubs, to leather pants. vast athletic opportunities. If you’re not sure where to find what you’re looking for, just ask! What about girls? What about them? You'll meet plenty during Welcome What will my room looking like? Weekend. And if you don't remember one of their names, All first-year rooms will look the same. Each room is about just try Katie. Or Laura. Or Mary. Talk to Corndova and 11’ by 13’. Each room has two built in closets and modular Dona about this one! furniture. Every room has 2 extra-long twin beds, 2 closets, and 2 desks. You can loft the beds to save space. Most first Dances? I thought I was done with those... year rooms will look something like this! Yes, but you thought wrong. Stanford has its annual Pirate Dance in the fall and a formal in the spring. Become very But you didn't answer all my questions! familiar with the acronym SYR as that will be tossed Goodness you guys are needy! Kidding of course, please do around when talking about the dance, but know that it not hesitate to e-mail one of us. Or Facebook Chat us if referred to a previous time when dances could be held in that’s easier—most of the staff just sit around all summer the dorm. waiting for these messages. Please. We need friends too.

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 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.

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AFTER A FEW DAYS AT ON CAMPUS​, you’ll soon become COMO:​ The Coleman-Morse Center. The building on aware that Notre Dame is quite unique. In fact, Notre South Quad that houses First Year of Studies, Campus Dame students even have their own vocabulary. Although Ministry, a computer cluster, and 24-hour space that offers you may be confused at first, in no time you’ll know free popcorn and soda (or pop for you mid-western exactly what is meant when a student says that “He’s on people). his way from MCOB to LaFun to get some quarter dogs” ComStan: Community Standards, an authority on campus or that “She’ll meet you at Stonehenge before the SYR” or responsible for “educating the campus community on “Johnny won’t be joining us tonight because he has a expectations for student conduct”. Act like the Men of ComStan meeting for breaking parietals”. Don’t worry, Virtue we know you to be and you’ll never have to interact you’ll figure it out soon enough…. but just in case you’re with them. curious here’s a brief compilation of some of the CSC​: The Center for Social Concerns. The CSC is the vocabulary used at ND. place to go if interested in service projects and volunteer opportunities. Acoustic Café​: Event Thursday nights in LaFortune C.S.C.​: ​Congregatio Sancta Cruce. ​Initials to designate ’ Student Center or Legends of Notre Dame often members of the Holy Cross Religious Order. Don​ ​t get the frequented by students in need of a study break. The café two CSCs confused. is a great place for students to display their musical talents D6: ​Student parking lot located behind the Rock. (or lack thereof). D2​: Student name for parking lot across from the Riehle Administration Building​: Often called the Golden Dome Playing Fields (formerly Stepan Fields). As the name or simply the Dome, the administration building is the indicates, it’s quite a hike from most dorms (but our main ’ most recognizable feature of Notre Dame​ ​s campus. lot). Complete with a statue of Mary, the building is located in DeBart:​ DeBartolo Hall, classroom building where most the center of campus and can be seen from almost freshman classes will be held. anywhere on campus. DPAC: ​Short for DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. May Alum:​ An ND grad. also be called the PAC. Antostal:​ Yearly tradition celebrating the final full week of Dog Book:​ The first-year register with the names and classes. Plenty of free t-shirts, games and events for all to photos of the entire freshman class. Often used to find last ’ ’ enjoy. minute date for SYR or …well really that​ ​s all it​ ​s used for. :​ Student boxing tournament held every year Domer:​ Any ND student, past or present. as a fundraiser for Holy Cross Missions in Bangladesh. Not du Lac:​ Student handbook outlining all the rules of only do you get to help out a good cause, but you also get regulations at Notre Dame. to see your roommate take a few swings at the kid who Fall Break:​ While most schools only get a few days off, the knows all the answers from your calculus class. administration rewards us for our hard work with a whole ​: Largest 5 on 5 basketball tournament week off during October. This is usually the first time you in the world. With over 500 teams competing every year, have the opportunity to return home since August, this tournament is truly a sight to see. although some students choose to stay on campus or BP​: Breen-Phillips Hall, a female dorm located on North participate in service projects. Quad. Fieldhouse Mall:​ Open area between Cavanaugh Hall and Carole Sandner Hall: ​The new-ish building behind the Stonehenge fountain. Warm weather brings campus Dome which houses the Alliance for Catholic Education. bands, barbecues, and other fun things to do instead of Campus Crossroads: Massive $400 million ongoing studying. construction project that will add new buildings and The Fishbowl: ​The newly renovated, large room with all facilities onto the already existing and famous Notre Dame the windows near the west entrance to Hesburgh. It’s Stadium. It’s going to look sweet if it’s ever finished (Fall called the fishbowl because as you walk in you can gawk at 2017). the studiers and vice versa, similar to a fish tank. CCE: ​The Center for Continuing Education, located Flex Points:​ The dollars that accompany the normal meal south of the Law School. plan that can be used to buy some tasty snacks and

2018 STANFORD HALL WELCOME WEEKEND GUIDE | 22 ’ beverages at the Huddle, SmashBurger, Reckers, and other O’Shag​: O​ ​Shaughnessy Hall, location of many Arts and ’ campus food locations. All you do is swipe your ID and it Letters classes, departmental offices, and Waddick​ ​s Café. ’ comes out of your account. O​ ​Shag is also recognizable by the perpetually slow clock God Quad​: Home to the Dome, the Basilica, Sorin College, on its façade. This clock was also the center of some Walsh Hall and the statues of Jesus and Father Sorin. controversy when the University decided to remove the Don’t walk on the grass (really, don’t). hands completely, some say to symbolize the timeless Grab ’N Go​: Convenient brown-bag breakfast, lunch, or nature of the University; others say they did it just to dinner available from 7am to 7pm when classes are in confuse the students. session from either dining hall. Parietals:​ du Lac regulation that outlines visitation hours The Grotto:​ A 1/10 replica of the Grotto of Lourdes, in dorms. From 9am to 12am on Monday through France where students can come to light a candle and Thursday, from 9am to 2am on Friday and Saturday, and spend some quiet time in reflection and prayer. 10/10 from 9am to 12am on Sundays, members of the opposite would recommend. sex are allowed to visit the fine gentlemen of Stanford Hammes-Mowbray Hall​: New building on campus by Hall. ’ Stepan Center. Houses the Notre Dame Post Office and PE: ​Pasquerilla East, a women​ ​s dorm located on Mod ND Security/Police. Quad. ’ ​: 13 (or…14???) story Library with the PW: ​Pasquerilla West, women​ ​s dorm located on Mod mosaic of Touchdown Jesus on its façade. Named for Fr. Quad. Ted Hesburgh, C.S.C. who served as President of Notre Pop​: Midwestern term for Soda. Dame for 35 years. His former office is still there. Quarter Dogs​: Infamous hot dogs available in LaFortune Huddle Mart​: Small convenience store in LaFun where for a quarter after 12am. students can purchase food, drinks, toiletries, notebooks, RA: ​, a senior in each section of the and other base essentials such as the infamous Quarter dorm who guides the dorm life of the students. Dogs. RecSports:​ Intramural sports program at Notre Dame. insideND​: Campus Portal which allows you access to Class Rector​: Basically the person in charge of each dorm, i.e., Registration, Domer Dollars, etc. This site provides the responsible adult. convenient access to Notre Dame Web services for The Rock:​ The Rockne Memorial Gymnasium located at students, faculty, and staff. With more than 100 content the foot of the South Quad. channels, the information you need is at your fingertips. Rolfs:​ The newer, larger athletic facility which is open to Joyce Center (J.A.C.C. or “Jack”)​: This venue houses all students. numerous campus events such as basketball, volleyball, ice The Shirt:​ An annual fundraising project which becomes hockey games (until the new arena was opened in late the only accepted item of apparel in the student section for 2011), pep rallies, concerts, and lecture. football games at . ’ JPW​: Junior Parents Weekend, held in February. SMC:​ (smick) St. Mary​ ​s College; an all-women’s school LaFun:​ LaFortune Student Center. located adjacent to Notre Dame. Legends​: The restaurant, pub and programming venue. South Quad:​ Home to OShag and the Rock and Brings in live entertainment and has a nightclub open late everything in between. The first to be nights on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights. constructed on university property in the USA. Library Circle:​ Pick up/drop off spot at the east end of the Stepan Center​: The round, geodesic dome at East Gate. Hesburgh Library. Don’t mix this up with Stepan Chemistry Hall, though Main Circle:​ Pick up/drop off spot at the main campus testing for various departments occurs in Stepan Center. entrance on Notre Dame Avenue. Stonehenge​: War Memorial Fountain located at the foot of MCOB​: Mendoza College of Business. Also called the North Quad. “Dirty Doz” SUB​: Student Union Board that tries to organize activities :​ The name of the region along the border of for students. Michigan and Indiana, including South Bend. SYR​: Formerly known as “screw your roommate” now “ Mod Quad:​ Home to Knott Hall, Siegfried Hall, Pasquerilla changed to mean ​ ​set-up your roommate”, the SYR is a East, and Pasquerilla West. semi-formal dance. Monk​: Affectionate nickname of the former University TA: ​Teaching assistant; most large classes have TAs to President Father Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C. assist the professor. NDTV​: The student run TV station. Tailgate​: Pre-game festivities, usually occurring in the NET ID:​ A computer ID name that, along with your parking lot by the stadium, before all football games. password, gives you access to the Notre Dame network Touchdown Jesus:​ Nickname of the mosaic on the side of ’ from almost any computer on campus. the library facing the stadium. You​ ​ll see why it was so North Quad​: Home to BP, Cavanaugh, Farley, Lewis, St. named when you arrive. ’ Ed​ ​s, Keenan, Zahm, and most importantly, Stanford! Tutorial​: Discussion session for large classes Observer:​ Campus newspaper you’ll grow to love (kinda).

2018 STANFORD HALL WELCOME WEEKEND GUIDE | 23 West Quad:​ Home to the newest dorms on campus, Hall. Many of your Welcome Weekend members just so ‟ McGlinn, Welsh Family, Keough, Ryan, and O​ ​Neill. happen to live in them. These halls were opened from 1997-2012. Studs: ​Back in the day, the mascot for Stanford Hall was a WSND:​ Student-run fine arts radio. stud bull, so don’t be surprised if you’re referred to as a WVFI​: Student-run progressive station on the second “Stanford Stud” occasionally. 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 The Domer Dictionary was originally written by Student responsibilities and expectations. We always have been Government in May, 2002. and always will be Men of Virtue. It has been revised in 2003, 2005, 2011, and 2012. 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

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Stanford Hall Former Rector Father Tom Gaughan, C.S.C. wrote Notre Dame Victory March this fight song as a parting gift to us. Rally sons of Notre Dame Fight, fight for Stanford Hall! Sing her glory and sound her fame, The Griffins fight to great acclaim. Raise her Gold and Blue Cheer, cheer for Stanford Hall! And cheer with voices true: The best dorm hall at Notre Dame! Rah, rah, for Notre Dame Fight, fight for Stanford Hall! We will fight in every game, The Cinderblock Palace of Love. Strong of heart and true to her name We win by rout! We will ne’er forget her We scream and shout: And will cheer her ever We’re in the house! Loyal to Notre Dame We’re Stanford Hall! Cheer, cheer for old Notre Dame, Wake up the echoes cheer-ing 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 before leaving the stadium after a football game, students both past and present join arms and sway to the Alma Mater. Like the Fight Song, the Alma Mater will serve as an eternal reminder of your time spent at the University of Notre Dame.

Notre Dame, our Mother Tender, strong, and true Proudly in thy heavens, Gleams thy gold and blue. Glory’s mantle cloaks thee Golden is they fame, And our hearts forever, Praise thee Notre Dame, And our hearts forever, Love thee Notre Dame.

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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 9​ am-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 (j​ [email protected])​ and introduce yourself and send him a picture so we all know what you look like! Also, please email one or both of the Welcome Weekend Captains, Mark and Drew ([email protected], [email protected]@nd.edu ) 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 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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