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.

Residential Life

WINTER CLOSING AND MOVE-OUT
Residence halls will close and all hall access will be turned off for the fall semester on Friday, Dec.17 at 12 p.m. Students will not have access to their residence hall rooms again until Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 at 9 a.m. Please plan to depart from your hall 24 hours after your last final exam. Students should also review the Residential Life website for important information regarding how to prepare rooms for the break and packing reminders. Hall staff will also share additional expectations with students.

RecSports

12 DAYS OF FITNESS
Log your physical activity in the Yule Book at the front desks of the North Dome, Rockne Memorial, the Climbing & Bouldering Wall, and the Smith Center for Recreational Sports anytime between now and Friday, Dec. 10 for a chance to win one of 78 prizes! Click here to learn more.

Gender Relations Center (GRC)

UNCOVERING A HIDDEN CRISIS: PANEL DISCUSSION ON MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN
Tuesday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m., Carey Auditorium
Panelists include: Dr. Ashlee Bird, Moreau Postdoctoral Fellow in American Studies; Tara Kenjockety, Manager Reserves and Interlibrary Loan Lending; and Mikaela Murphy, ND '21. This event is co-sponsored by the GRC, the American Indian Catholic Schools Network, the Department of American Studies, FeministND, the Gender Studies Program, the Kroc Institute, Multicultural Student Programs and Services, and NASAND.

Campus Ministry

ADVENT
This past Sunday marked the beginning of the new Liturgical year. This holy season of Advent is a time to prepare ourselves for Jesus' birth and the Christmas season. To help you celebrate, Campus Ministry has gathered prayer opportunities and resources that can be found on our website, CampusMinistry.nd.edu/Advent. Be sure to check often for a weekly message of hope from scripture and sacred music.

PRAYER OF REMEMBRANCE 
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 12:15 p.m., Coleman-Morse Lounge
Holidays can be a difficult time for those who have lost loved ones. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to gather for a 30-minute Prayer of Remembrance with staff chaplain Fr. Jim Bracke, C.S.C., who will lead a brief prayer honoring all deceased loved ones. This prayer will express our love for those who have passed and offer an opportunity as a community to support one another. All faiths welcome. 

HOLIDAY GRIEF DROP-IN 
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m., 301 Coleman-Morse
The holiday season can provide particular challenges and graces to our journey of grief. If you have lost a loved one and would like to talk about some of those particular challenges and how to navigate them, please come to Campus Ministry's Holiday Grief Drop-In. For more information, please contact Mike Urbaniak at murbania@nd.edu.

BLACK ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 7:15 p.m., Coleman-Morse Lounge
Campus Ministry invites all to attend a Black Ecumenical Prayer Service. This prayer service will include scripture, music, and a brief student reflection. Eno Nto, 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. A reception will follow. 

EXALT ADORATION
Friday, Dec. 3, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Moreau Seminary Chapel
All are invited to gather for EXALT Adoration and Reconciliation this Friday. Deacon Gabriel Griggs, C.S.C., will offer a brief reflection on the fourth C.S.C. Constitution, “Brotherhood,” followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, music from Totus Tuus, and Reconciliation during a night of prayer and worship. To receive future updates, please complete this form. 

VOICES OF FAITH CONCERT
Friday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m., Coleman-Morse Center Lounge
The Voices of Faith Gospel Choir is excited to host their fall concert to highlight pieces from Rev. Timothy Wright and an original piece by director Emorja Roberson. All are welcome to attend.

MASS OF FULL COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION 
Sunday, Dec. 5, 12 p.m. Mass, Basilica of the Sacred Heart 
This Sunday, 11 students who have been formed through the fall semester Short Course Sacramental Preparation Process at Notre Dame will complete their initiation into the Catholic Church with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Please keep them in your prayers!  

ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS
Sunday, Dec. 5, 7:15 p.m., Basilica of the Sacred Heart
The annual Advent Lessons and Carols prayer service will be held this Sunday in the Basilica. This service will feature all of the Basilica choirs, including the Notre Dame Liturgical Choir, Magnificat Choir, Folk Choir, and Basilica Schola. All are welcome to attend.

McDonald Center for Student Well-Being (McWell)

GROW PEER EDUCATORS AT THE SNITE
Thursday, Dec 2, 6 - 7:15 p.m., Snite Museum of Art Atrium
Celebrate the holidays with GROW Peer Educators and the Snite Museum of Art. Join us for reflection through loving kindness meditation and ornament decorating to remind you of the connections you made this year and the people you care about. Guests can also enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while being inspired by the Snite’s collection.

MCWELL BREAK ROOM SPECIAL FEATURE: HOLIDAY EDITION
Visit the McWell Break Room to celebrate the holiday season. McWell staff will have treats and crafts related to Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa available. Join us to celebrate something that’s already special to you, something that may be new, and bring a friend with you, too. Reserve the room here.

MOVIE, DINNER, AND DISCUSSION - GREENDOT ACTION EVENT
Tuesday, Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m., Saint Liam Hall 3rd Floor Conference Room
Join greeNDot for a screening of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and discuss the role of bystanders and how you can learn more about being an active bystander at Notre Dame. No prior greeNDot experience is required. Chipotle will be served for dinner. Please sign up here for all upcoming Action Events. 

DISCRIMINATION & HARASSMENT MODULE TRAINING - GREENDOT ACTION EVENT
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., Saint Liam Hall 3rd Floor Conference Room
Join McWell for the newly-launched Discrimination and Harassment module training. This training is open to all students and no prior greeNDot experience is required. Chick-fil-A will be served after the training. Please sign up here for all upcoming Action Events. 

MENTAL HEALTH MODULE TRAINING - GREENDOT ACTION EVENT
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 9 p.m., Saint Liam Hall 3rd Floor Conference Room
Join McWell for the newly-launched Mental Health module training. This training is open to all students and no prior greeNDot experience is required. Chick-fil-A will be served before the training begins. Please sign up here for all upcoming Action Events.