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.

Speak Up

The University of Notre Dame is deeply committed to ensuring students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds can succeed. Here, we strive to foster an inclusive campus environment that embraces the talents and achievements of all individuals regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age, or genetic information.

The University encourages students, faculty, and staff to report all incidents of bias, discrimination, and/or harassment so that the University can take appropriate action to assist the students, faculty, and/or staff involved and improve the campus climate. The course of action taken by the University will depend on the facts and circumstances of each report. 

Use the Speak Up online form to report an issue or incident to the University administration.

McDonald Center for Student Well-Being (McWell)

MCWELL HAS NATURE PARK PASSES TO BORROW
McWell has passes to St. Joseph County Parks and Fernwood Botanical Gardens that can be borrowed by students for a week on an individual basis. E-mail mcwell@nd.edu or visit McWell to check availability. McWell is located on the second floor of St. Liam Hall, and is open Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

DINNER AND DISCUSSION WITH FRANKY’S TACOS
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., Geddes Coffee House
Join the Zero Proof Social Club, a McWell peer student organization, for dinner and discussion. Together, we will tackle topics related to the drinking culture on campus, and navigate that culture as a sober, sober-curious, and/or non-drinking student. All are welcome to attend this peer-led chat. Please RSVP with any dietary restrictions to mcwell@nd.edu. 

CRAFTS AND COCOA WITH MCWELL
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m., St. Liam Hall Third Floor Conference Room
Giving yourself time for an intentional break is important to your well-being. Treat yourself to an evening of crafts and cocoa with McWell. Staff will provide a cozy environment with hot cocoa, supplies, and instruction to make your very own reusable hand warmers. This event is limited to the first 25 students who sign up here by Friday, Nov. 11.

COLORS AND CONNECTION WITH MCWELL AND ACTIVE MINDS
Thursday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m., Location TBD
Join McWell and Active Minds for Colors and Connection, a new one-hour experience that combines artmaking and conversation to bring people together through authentic engagement. Here, you will use your creativity as you discover how color can express moods and emotions. All students are welcome and snacks will be served. This event is limited to the first 25 students who sign up here.

Campus Ministry

A PLACE AT THE TABLE: AFRICAN AMERICANS ON THE PATH TO SAINTHOOD
Thursday, Nov. 10, 5:30 - 8 p.m., Coleman-Morse Lounge
There are no African American Saints formally recognized within the Catholic Church but that could soon change. Six incredible Black men and women are currently on the path to Canonization, and it's time to hear their stories! This Thursday, Campus Ministry will host a movie watch of, "A Place at the Table: African Americans on the Path to Sainthood.” Finger foods will be provided, and a brief time for discussion will follow to share reactions to the movie.  

GAME DAY TAILGATE 
Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m., South Quad
Join Campus Ministry for a tailgate and game watch as we cheer on Notre Dame vs. Navy this Saturday. We will watch the game together (kickoff at noon - be sure to bring a blanket or chair), enjoy snacks, and give away a few fun surprises (hint: AirPod Pros!) that you won't want to miss. Go Irish!    

GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE 
Join Campus Ministry, Residential Life, and the Universal Church as we respond to Pope Francis’ call for renewal of the Global Celebration of Young People.  

Three Ways to Participate:

• Now through Sunday, Nov. 13: Campus-wide Prayer Intentions
  Share your prayers with us. Who are you praying for? What are you praying about? What is on your heart? These intentions will be written in our special Book of Prayers and placed on the altar on Sunday, Nov. 20.
• Thursday, Nov. 17 and Friday, Nov. 18: Winter Clothing Drive - collection at North and South Dining Halls
  Donate winter clothes to benefit those in need in our local South Bend community and refugees living in New York City. Good condition items needed include pants, sweaters, heavy socks, coats, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves.
• Sunday, Nov. 20: Basilica Mass, 5 p.m.
  Attend a special Mass for the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, and the Global Celebration of Young People. Fr. Joe Pedersen, C.S.C., will preside, Fr. Nate Wills, C.S.C., will preach, and the Folk Choir will provide the music.