Support, Resources, and Programming

The Division of Student Affairs aspires to serve as a trusted resource, helping to connect students with information regarding health, development, faith, residential life, extracurricular interests, and future endeavors. For questions or concerns, please email osa@nd.edu.

Student Activities Office (SAO)

WONKA MOVIE NIGHT ON THE LAWN
Friday, April 19, 8:30 - 11 p.m., Library Lawn; rain location, Midfield Commons
Join SAO in a world of pure imagination for a movie night on the Lawn! The feature film will be Wonka (2023). Popcorn, cotton candy, and a candy bar will be provided. The movie will begin at 9 p.m.

Gender Relations Center (GRC)

AN EVOLUTION OF LGBTQ MUSIC VIDEOS
Monday, April 22, 7 - 8:15 p.m., Duncan Student Center, Room W134
Make friendship bracelets while watching and learning about music videos significant to the LGBTQ community. Spanning from the 1970s to now, the videos explore themes of self-acceptance, love, and community-building. Light snacks will be provided.

GAME NIGHT: FOSTERING HEALTHY COMPETITION
Wednesday, April 24, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Senior Fellows Lounge, Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Second Floor of LaFortune Student Center)
Join the GRC FIRE Starters Healthy Relationships group next Wednesday to learn about how to foster healthy competition in your relationships. We will play Nintendo Switch, offer an array of board and card games, and enjoy a dessert bar.

MEN TALKING: BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN MALE DORMS
Tuesday, April 30, 5:45 - 7 p.m., Duncan Student Center, Room 246
Building off the success of our first "Men Talking" dialogue in February, grab some Franky's Tacos and listen to Fr. Pete McCormick, C.S.C. (Assistant Vice President for Campus Ministry and former rector of Keough Hall), Rev. Eric Schimmel, C.S.C. (current rector of Dunne Hall), and Dan Driscoll (current rector of Sorin Hall) discuss how to build healthy communities in men’s residence halls and across campus. 

Campus Ministry

ENGAGED AND MARRIED COUPLES' RETREAT
Sunday, April 28, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Couples embracing the vocation of marriage are invited to a day of fellowship, workshops, and faith-based experience. Based on Dr. John Gottman's "Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work" and led by Gottman-trained facilitators, this retreat day is fun, engaging, and designed to strengthen and enrich your relationships. Space is limited, registration is required, and financial assistance is available. Please email Suzy Younger for more information or to register.

University Counseling Center (UCC)

I CAN HELP: ACTIVE MINDS
Wednesday, April 17, 5:30 - 6:45 p.m., Coleman-Morse Center, Room 216C
Active Minds will host a workshop in collaboration with I CAN Help titled “Validate, Appreciate, and Refer" (V-A-R). This is a training session to promote how to listen and respond in productive ways and discover how to have V-A-R conversations. Chipotle will be served. To attend, please sign up here.

I CAN HELP: RYAN HALL
Wednesday, April 24, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Geddes Hall Coffee House
Join Ryan Hall, in collaboration with I CAN Help, to participate in a mental health literacy and suicide prevention program. Enjoy community support and free food, and receive resume accreditation upon completion of the training. Sign up to attend here.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT SPACE FOOD EVENT
Tuesday, April 23, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community Kitchen
The UCC hosts weekly support spaces for international students. We invite you to join us for the last food event of the semester on Tuesday, April 23. Food is served at 5 p.m. followed by support spaces with group activities until 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP here no later than Monday, April 22.

McDonald Center for Student Well-Being (McWell)

SOUTH BEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: BACK TO THE 80s
Saturday, April 20, 7:30 p.m., Morris Performing Arts Center
Join ZeroProof and McWell for Pops Night at the symphony at the Morris Performing Arts Center in downtown South Bend. An optional pre-symphony dinner to meet and greet other guests, and ticket pick-up will be held at Pasquerilla West beginning at 6 p.m. Transportation is available. Sign up here.

KNIT AND STITCH
Tuesdays, 5 - 7 p.m., Saint Liam Hall, Second Floor
Join McWell to crochet, knit, or embroider in our Restorative Spaces. Although we have limited supplies available, we encourage you to B.Y.O. yarn and supplies. All experience levels are welcome. Drop by for tea, conversation, community, and the opportunity to learn and practice fiber arts.

FINALS EXAM PLANNING
Finals will be here before we know it. Looking for a way to get organized and prepared? Check out McWell’s Exam Planner here.