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.

COVID-19 Updates

Throughout the academic year, the Division of Student Affairs will provide regular guidance and answers to student questions and concerns related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These updates are based on feedback received from student inquiries to University Health Services (UHS) and conversations with members of Student Government

DASHBOARD NUMBERS
On Monday, the COVID-19 Dashboard reported the lowest numbers of 2022, with 126 new positive cases last week and a campus positivity rate of 8.6 percent. These numbers are notably lower than the previous week, which recorded 359 positive cases and 21 percent positivity. For reference, the positivity rate percentages in the previous weeks of 2022 were in the mid-teens to low twenties. The most recent numbers also indicate a downward trend in our campus community and follow national trends after the expected surge fueled by the omicron variant. 

While this is welcome news, there is still much work to be done as Notre Dame’s cases remain higher than at any point in the fall semester, and University leadership continues to consult with state and local health officials to closely monitor the situation on campus and in the local community. As promised in the Jan. 21 campus message, an update will be provided to students, faculty, and staff later this week on potential adjustments to campus protocols.

Reflect, Connect & Grow

Reflection and connection are at the heart of well-being and growth. Partners in the Division of Student Affairs invite you to join us in opportunities throughout the semester to reflect on how to thrive, deepen social connection, and strengthen resilience. Be on the lookout for Reflect, Connect & Grow events coming soon!

RecSports

CLIMBING & BOULDERING WALL FREE BELAY CLINIC
Wednesday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 8, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Duncan Student Center Climbing & Bouldering Wall
RecSports’ belay clinics will teach you the basic skills needed to start climbing safely and proficiently. Clinics are limited to the first eight individuals to sign up. Click here for more information and to view a complete list of this semester’s belay clinics.

BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE SQUASH INSTRUCTIONAL SERIES
RecSports will offer a Squash Instructional Series where you can learn how to play the game or refine your existing skills. Click here to learn more.

University Counseling Center (UCC)

EMOTIONAL WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS
The University Counseling Center (UCC) has partnered with Innsightful to offer a 12-week Emotional Wellness Program that helps college students learn skills to better manage their emotions and improve well-being. The program is conducted virtually and includes a weekly psychoeducational group, mental health coaching, and access to psychoeducational materials. The program has been demonstrated to increase engagement and feelings of belonging, as well as initiative and motivation. Participants report feeling supported and understood with less stress, anxiety, and depression.

Interested students can sign up to participate on the Innsightful website here, using their Notre Dame email and the coupon code, “FreeNotreDame.” Innsightful will form small support groups based on the availability students provide at registration. All groups will begin by the week of February 14 and run for 12 weeks, concluding by the end of the spring semester. Sign up no later than this Friday, Feb. 4 to participate at no cost. Space is limited. Please contact the UCC at 574-631-7336 with questions.

Office of Student Enrichment (OSE)

FIRST GEN TRICKY TOPICS
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 7 - 8:30 p.m., 126 DeBartolo Hall
Open to all first-generation and/or low-income students on campus, we will discuss the nuances and challenges of being a FLI student at Notre Dame, including navigating social identity, family relationships, imposter syndrome, and more.

Campus Ministry

DISCERNMENT COFFEE HOURS: DISCERNING: HOW TO LISTEN TO GOD'S VOICE ON A DAILY BASIS
Friday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m., 301 Coleman-Morse Center
Wondering how to hear God speak to you? Join Campus Ministry this Friday to hear Tim Pisacich, Echo Associate Director at the McGrath Institute for Church Life, share advice on opening our hearts to hear the Lord speak. Email Becky Czarnecki with questions.  

BLACK ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 7:15 p.m., Coleman-Morse Center First-floor Lounge.
Campus Ministry warmly invites you to our third Black Ecumenical Prayer Service (BEPS) featuring honored guest Denise McEwen. Denise has worked hard to keep CoMo clean and beautiful for 19 years, all the while providing wisdom, comfort, encouragement, and support to students and staff alike. Have you ever wondered about the source of her endless generosity? Come and listen to her speak about her relationship with her Lord, Jesus Christ, and how this relationship has nurtured her and sustained her since childhood. Denise is someone whose relationship with Jesus is contagious! All are welcome.  

ANCHOR INTERNSHIP INFO NIGHT 
Thursday, Feb. 10, 6 p.m., 301 Coleman-Morse Center
Are you looking for a way to serve our Notre Dame community through sharing the hope of our faith? Learn more about Campus Ministry's Anchor Internship for Juniors and Seniors by attending this informational meeting. The Anchor Internship is a paid internship for the 2022-2023 academic year. The deadline to apply is Monday, Feb 28. For more information or questions, please email Mike Urbaniak.  

INTERCULTURAL DAY OF RETREAT
Saturday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Coleman-Morse Center First-floor Lounge
Campus Ministry is delighted to offer our first Intercultural Day of Retreat, “Exploring the multi-cultural face of Our Lord.” Our image, understanding, and experience of God begins with our culture and language. This retreat will provide the opportunity to listen to students from many different cultures and languages talk about how they first learned to know God and to speak with God in prayer. This retreat is open to all students, staff, and faculty, and the registration fee is $10.00.Click here to register. 

Center for Career Development

FEBRUARY ARE YOU CAREER READY? INTERACTIVE CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Are you looking to take a more active role in your own career development process? The Are You Career Ready? Career Development Series is back with new sessions beginning this week! Upon series completion, students will earn a certificate and can promote their accomplishments to employers on their Handshake profile. Register for all events on Handshake.

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES: DISCERN YOUR CAREER PATH
  Tuesday, Feb. 1, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., 512 Duncan Student Center
  In this session, students will learn how to engage in career discernment - exploring values, interests, personality, and skills. Students will also discover resources they can utilize to explore majors, industries, and careers. Most importantly, students will come away knowing that a major does not equal a career! Learn more here. 

SPRING CONSULTING WEEK 2022
Spring Consulting Week 2022 is taking place now through Thursday, Feb. 3. Spring Consulting Week (SCW) is largely introductory and intended to allow undergraduate students to explore and experience what a career in consulting could look like.

• FIRST-YEAR AND SOPHOMORE CONSULTING PANEL
  Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2 - 3 p.m., Virtual
  This event is a great opportunity for first-year and sophomore students to learn about consulting directly from the source. Panelists from McKinsey, PwC, L.E.K. Consulting, and West Monroe will share the basics of consulting, definitions of commonly used jargon, and suggestions for entry into the industry at the beginning of a students’ college career. Additionally, by speaking with the representatives following the panel, students will be more likely to hear about additional ways to connect with the firms following Spring Consulting Week. Register on Handshake.
• CONSULTING MEET THE FIRMS
  Wednesday, Feb. 2, 5:30 - 8 p.m., Virtual
  Consulting Meet the Firms is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to virtually meet and greet with various consulting firms that recruit at Notre Dame including McKinsey, Bain, BCG, PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Protiviti, L.E.K. Consulting, and HealthScape Advisors. It's okay if you're not quite sure if consulting is for you – you’re encouraged to utilize this opportunity to continue in your learning. Register on Handshake.

Family Resource Center

PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICES
For a student facing a planned or unplanned pregnancy, the physical, emotional, and spiritual issues can seem overwhelming. In keeping with its mission as a Catholic University, Notre Dame is committed to life and to offering students resources that support life. Therefore, the University will make every effort to provide pregnant students with caring, non-judgmental, professional assistance and support. Assistance is also available for those affected by the pregnancy of someone close to them. For more information, please contact Peggy Hnatusko, Pregnancy Support Specialist at ndfrc@nd.edu.