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)
GOING VIRAL GAME SHOW
Thursday, Nov. 4, 9 p.m., Legends
Win fabulous prizes while putting your social media knowledge to the test. Join SAO this Thursday for a game night designed to go viral in its own right with questions about the most popular videos, memes, and GIFs. Plus, don't miss out on free pizza!
COOKIES AND CANVAS
Friday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m., Stepan Center
Paint your very own portrait of the Golden Dome while indulging in Insomnia Cookies this Friday. Be sure and register in advance to claim your paint kit here.
GAME DAY PROGRAMMING: ND VS. NAVY
Saturday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m., North Quad
Prepare for the Fighting Irish to take on Navy with free food, free spirit gear, and giveaways. Go Irish!
RecSports
3-POINT COMPETITION REGISTRATION
How many 3-pointers can you make? Register for the 3-Point Competition to find out! Registration is open now through Wednesday, Nov. 3. Learn more here.
SEMESTER LONG FITNESS CLASSES
Looking to finish the semester strong? Register once for a spot in a class for the remainder of the semester (now through Dec. 7) via the Semester Registration schedule. Still like to keep your fitness classes flexible? Go to the Flexible Registration schedule to register for select classes each week. Registration opens 72 hours before the class START time. Visit recregister.nd.edu to register, and click here for class schedules.
University Counseling Center (UCC)
EMOTIONAL REGULATION SKILLS GROUP
Thursday, Nov. 4, 5:30 - 7 p.m. OR Friday, Nov. 5, 3:30 - 5 p.m., 3rd Floor Saint Liam Hall
Do you feel overwhelmed by emotions and feelings? Do you have a hard time sitting with uncomfortable emotions or distress? Join the Emotional Regulation Skills Group to learn more about how to manage emotions in a way that allows you to problem-solve, feel in control, and communicate effectively. If you are interested in joining this group and are new to the UCC, call 574-631-7336. If you are a current client at the UCC, please talk to your counselor about being referred to this group. Sign up by this Wednesday, Nov. 3.
TIMELYCARE: 24/7 ACCESS TO TELEHEALTH CARE
In addition to the UCC, TimelyCare (formerly Fighting Irish Care) provides 24/7 access to mental and medical telehealth care across the United States, with no cost at the time of your visit. Whether you're feeling sick or overwhelmed, students can talk to a licensed provider from their smartphone or any web-enabled device. Licensed providers are available to diagnose non-emergent medical conditions, prescribe medications, and offer mental health support and wellness coaching via phone or secure video visits. Learn more about how to access TimelyCare here.
Gender Relations Center (GRC)
LGBTQ SMALL DISCUSSION GROUP - FAITH AND SPIRITUALITY: HOW DOES LGBTQ+ INTERSECT WITH FAITH?
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., McNeill Room, LaFortune Student Center
Have you found your place in the Notre Dame community? How can you cultivate new relationships around campus? Join our LGBTQ small discussion group - a safe space, one of openness and acceptance - to talk with peers about common lived experiences creating your Home Under the Dome. All LGBTQ and Ally ND, SMC, and HCC students are welcome! Sign-up today here.
QUIT LIKE A WOMAN: A CONVERSATION WITH HOLLY WHITAKER
Thursday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m., Philbin Studio Theater, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Join the GRC, FTT, and others for a conversation with Holly Whitaker, author of Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed With Alcohol.
RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE WITHIN THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY
Thursday, Nov. 11, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library
Join the GRC and the UCC for a discussion on relationship violence in the LGBTQ Community. This presentation and discussion will cover statistics and information about relationship violence with a specific focus on the LGBTQ community and the ways in which allies can provide support. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers; if you would like to submit an anonymous question, please click here.
FRIENDSGIVING
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 5 - 7 p.m., 210 Duncan Student Center
Join the GRC, Multicultural Student Programs and Services (MSPS), the Office of Student Enrichment, and Graduate Student Life to share a meal and celebrate the importance of family and friendship with guest speaker Dr. Megan Zwart, Associate Professor of Philosophy and creator of the The Dialogue and Civil Discourse Project at Saint Mary's College. Dr. Zwart will give a short talk on navigating difficult conversations with family and friends over the holidays. A free taco bar will also be available from Puerto Vallarta. If interested, please RSVP here.
McDonald Center for Student Well-Being (McWell)
NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS DAY
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 5 p.m., 246 Duncan Student Center
Join the GROW peer educators today for a vision board and goal setting event in honor of National Stress Awareness Day. Additionally, follow @McWellND for more strategies to fill your toolbox so your stress doesn't get unmanageable.
DREAM ON, DOMERS
The McWell Senior Fellows encourage you to be extra intentional about rest and sleep this week leading up to the end of Daylight Savings Time this weekend. Follow @McWellND on Instagram and stay tuned all week for sleep tips and clues about good Rest Stops on campus.
MCWELL SLEEP CHALLENGE
To focus on healthy sleep habits, McWell invites students to join the Sleep Challenge now through Sunday, Nov. 7. To join, text “@SleepWk21” to 81010 and you will receive texts that will encourage you to check in about your sleep. Complete the attached form that comes with the text message and you will be entered to win fun sleep-themed prizes.
NOTRE DAME HEALTH AND WELLNESS SURVEY
Have you taken the Notre Dame Health and Wellness Survey yet? Your responses help the University continue to learn how to best support you. Follow the link in your inbox to take the survey for a chance to win $50, $150, or $300 in Domer Dollars. The survey is open through Sunday, Nov. 7. Email McWell at mcwell@nd.edu with questions.
MCWELL RECESS: PRAYER CARDS AT THE SNITE
Friday, Nov. 5, 12:30 - 2 p.m., Snite Museum of Art
You’re invited to take a break with the Senior Fellows from McWell and the Snite Museum of Art at Recess, a weekly time to discover opportunities for active breaks in your busy life. This week, come find us at the Snite Museum to make prayer cards inspired by the artwork on display in the museum.
Campus Ministry
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS - TONIGHT!
Join Campus Ministry and MSPS in a celebration of life! Día de los Muertos is rooted in indigenous traditions that celebrate the life and memory of the deceased. On this day, family and friends unite in prayer and celebration to commemorate the life of their loved ones.
The celebration begins tonight at 7:30 p.m. with a procession from Cedar Grove Cemetery on Notre Dame Avenue to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart for an 8 p.m. prayer service where Becky Ruvalcaba will preside and preach. A reception in Remick Commons of the ACE building will follow. All are welcome! Click here to view the poster.
MONTHLY GRIEF MINISTRY DROP-IN
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m., 301 Coleman-Morse Center
If your journey involves grieving the loss of a loved one, we invite you to join together for a space of prayer and reflection. We'll talk a little about the process of grief as well as talk about things that might help you along the way. November's meeting will take place this Wednesday.
API STUDENT MINISTRY: LIGHT YOUR FAITH ON FIRE
Thursday, Nov. 4, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Coleman-Morse Lounge
All are invited to join the Asian Pacific Islander Student Ministry this Thursday for the Light Your Faith on Fire event. Arnel Bulaoro, Director of MSPS, will use Scripture to talk about forgiveness. We will also make "stained glass" candle jars. Contact Angela Ly at aly2@nd.edu with any questions.
BLACK AND CATHOLIC AT NOTRE DAME
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m., Coleman-Morse Lounge
Campus Ministry is excited to celebrate Black Catholic History Month and welcome G. Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law at the Notre Dame Law School, who will speak on being Black and Catholic at Notre Dame. A reception will follow. All are welcome. Click here to view the poster.
BLACK ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE
Thursday, Nov. 11, 7:15 p.m., Coleman-Morse Lounge
Campus Ministry invites all to attend a Black Ecumenical Prayer Service next Thursday. This prayer service will include scripture, music, and a brief student reflection. Cleveland Sellers IV, a first year student and member of the Men’s Soccer team, will speak about his relationship with God and where God fits into his life. Emorja Roberson, doctoral student in the Sacred Music Program, will lead the music. A reception will follow.
Center for Career Development
INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL SERVICES ROLES (FIRST YEARS)
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., 526 Duncan Student Center
A discussion of the various roles in Financial Services, including investment banking, asset management, sales and trading, private wealth, corporate banking, private equity, and venture capital. Staff will also discuss qualifications and skills needed, workplace environment, competitive nature of roles, recruiting timeline, and tips for success. Register here.
ARE YOU CAREER READY? INTERACTIVE CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Are you looking to take a more active role in your own career development process? The next sessions in Are You Career Ready? Career Development Series are happening 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: PROMOTING YOUR SKILLS (JUNIORS AND SENIORS)
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 5 - 6 p.m., 512 Duncan Student Center
This session will help you confidently talk about your skills and experiences in a way that clearly shows the relationship to the opportunity you are pursuing. Staff will provide a strategy through which you can analyze your skills and translate them into tailored bullet points and statements for resumes, cover letters, and interviews for specific recipients, employers, and opportunities. Register here.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES: DEVELOPING YOUR RESUME (FIRST YEARS AND SOPHOMORES)
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 5 - 6 p.m., 512 Duncan Student Center
In this interactive workshop, learn the basic principles of how to create a professional resume. During this time, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about marketing your skills and experiences. Use your laptop to begin creating your resume during the session. Register here.