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.
Updated COVID-19 and Respiratory Guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. While this updated guidance continues to recommend that those with COVID or influenza stay home and away from others, it also indicates they may return to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, symptoms are improving overall and, if a fever was present, it has been gone without the use of a fever-reducing medication.
Given these recommendations, students who test positive for COVID are no longer required to isolate for five days. Instead, if students have mild or improving symptoms and are fever-free for at least 24 hours, they may return to their normal activities. It is also recommended that students wear a mask for five days.
Students who would like to consult with a provider can call University Health Services (UHS) at 574-631-7497 to make an appointment or schedule online. UHS does not take walk-ins. Providers are available to see students between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday. For after hours or weekend care, please utilize TimelyCare.
Gender Relations Center (GRC)
Saturday, March 23, 1 - 3 p.m., Jordan Hall of Science Galleria
Join PrismND for the third annual Arts Showcase celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ voices on campus. The event will feature a gallery-style exhibition of student art in the theme of "Home.”
Tuesday, March 26, 7:30 p.m., Carey Auditorium
Join the GRC in celebration of Women's History Month by delving into the success of Taylor Swift and Beyonce. Panelists include Dr. Anna Wald, Dr. Kristen Collett-Schmitt, Dr. Dan Graff, and Alyssa Ngo. Dessert reception to follow.
Student Activities Office (SAO)
SHAMROCK CARNIVAL
Saturday, March 23, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m., Library Lawn (Rain Location: Stepan Center)
Join SAO this Saturday on Library Lawn for fun carnival-themed activities. There will be amusement rides, interactive games, food trucks, sweet prizes, and more. Free to all students; we hope to see you there! Follow @sao_nd for more updates.
Campus Ministry
Tuesday, March 19, 7 p.m., Remick Commons in Carole Sandner Hall
Are you on the right career path? Does your major align with your God-given gifts? What will bring you success in your hunt for the right job? This evening, we'll hear from Tim Dolezal, with the Notre Dame Investment Office; Joe Rudolph, Notre Dame Football's Offensive Line Coach; and Tami Schmitz with Campus Ministry to learn about discernment and finding God’s voice amid the noise. Fr. Nate Wills, C.S.C., will facilitate the discussion. Please email Tami Schmitz with any questions.
Thursday, March 21, 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., Coleman-Morse Center, Room 301; Friday, March 22, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Coleman-Morse Center, Room 316; or Monday, March 25, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Coleman-Morse Center, Room 301 Campus Ministry is in the process of restructuring our retreat offerings and we want your feedback! We will host three listening sessions to get your perspective on what is and isn't working with retreats on campus, as well as your insight about potential ideas for next year's retreat structure. Please email Alyssa Wilgenbusch with any questions or to schedule a different time to share your thoughts if none of the scheduled session times work for you.
Thursday, March 21, 8 p.m., Moreau Seminary Join Asian, Black, and Latino Student Ministries this Thursday at Lucernarium, a candle-lit prayer service hosted in Moreau Seminary. Anchor Interns Sylvia Garcia, Andrew Acunin, Jordan Anderson, and Diana Salgado Huicochea will meet in Coleman-Morse at 7:20 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. walkover. A social with food and fellowship will follow. All are welcome. Please email Diana Salgado Huicochea with any questions.
Monday, March 18 through Thursday, March 28
This Lent, we invite you to buy books for members of our local community. La Casa de Amistad is looking to cultivate "a more diverse, culturally relevant, inclusive, and modern" library for their Kindergarten - 5th grade students. All books are available for purchase exclusively through Brain Lair Books. Purchase via the online gift registry (make sure to follow the instructions at the top of the webpage) or in person at 1005 Portage Ave., South Bend, IN 46616. Please email Cam Stillson with any questions.
The Notre Dame Liturgical Choir will perform the Requiem by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on Palm Sunday immediately following Lenten Vespers. The performance will feature a full orchestra and soloists from the Liturgical Choir. The concert is free and open to the public. Please join us for this special event at the beginning of Holy Week! Please email Andy McShane with any questions.
Student Health and Wellness
Fundamentals for Sleep, Wednesday, March 20
A good night's sleep shouldn't be a luxury. Yet, for most of the global population, poor and insufficient sleep is a common theme. Join the Calm webinar, Fundamentals for Sleep, to learn about positive sleep habits. It is completely free to join, and open to all.
This year's Women's History Month honors the women who embrace and uplift people of all backgrounds, races, genders, ages, and perspectives, knowing that we can all benefit when everyone thrives. In that spirit, we're sharing a selection of Calm resources authored, composed, and narrated by women dedicated to helping all people live healthier, happier lives.
Wisdom
- Build Habits that Actually Stick with Dr. Julie Smith
Sleep Stories
- The Artist: Georgia, Enchanted narrated by Sarah Niles
- Behind the Velvet Curtain narrated by Cynthia Erivo
- Aftercare (Sunrise Mix) by Imogen Heap
University Counseling Center (UCC)
Thursday, April 11, 1- 2:30 p.m., Corbett Family Hall, Room 138
Graduate Teaching Assistants are often well-positioned to spot students who may be facing mental health strugles. Want to learn more about how to help a student in distress? I CAN Help is a training designed to help identify students who are at risk, respond in a compassionate and helpful manner, and connect them with resources. If you are currently working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, this training session is for you. Sign up here.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT SPACE FOOD EVENT
Tuesday, March 26, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community Kitchen
The UCC hosts weekly support spaces for international students throughout the semester. We invite you to join us for food and connection. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and two support spaces will follow at 5:30 p.m. International Student Support Spaces are open to graduate and undergraduate students on Tuesdays in the LaFortune Student Center at 5 p.m. Undergraduate students will meet in room 229 and graduate students will gather in room 202.
McDonald Center for Student Well-Being (McWell)
Every Tuesday, 5 - 7 p.m., McWell Restorative Spaces
Join McWell every Tuesday during the spring semester to knit or embroider. 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.
Moreau First Year Experience
PURSUING A LIFE WELL-LIVED WITH SISTER HELEN PREJEAN
Monday, March 25, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Downes Club, Corbett Family Hall
Join William C. Mattison, Moreau Program Faculty Director, for a conversation with Sister Helen Prejean who has spent much of her life accompanying inmates on death row and their victims' grieving families. Her ministry with those suffering and on the margins has equipped her to speak with great wisdom on matters of mission, kinship, and how to pursue a life well-lived. This event is free and open to all students, faculty, and staff.
Notre Dame Forum
Wednesday, March 20, 7 p.m. Smith Ballroom, Morris Inn
Trailblazing journalist and defender of democracy, Maria Ressa, is the co-founder of Rappler, the top digital-only news site that is leading the fight for press freedom in the Philippines. In October 2021, she was one of two journalists awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her "efforts to safeguard freedom of expression which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace."
All are invited to attend a conversation with Ressa exploring challenges facing international information ecosystems and global democracy, and strategies for fighting artificial intelligence misuse and disinformation. A book signing and reception will follow the event. Learn more here.