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.

Mass of Remembrance for Valeria Espinel and Olivia Laura Rojas

Tonight at 8 p.m. the Notre Dame community will come together in Notre Dame Stadium to celebrate Mass in memory of first-year students Valeria Espinel and Olivia Laura Rojas.

Students should enter through Gate A and follow the direction of the ushers. Masks and physical distancing are required at all times.

The Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed here.

Following Mass, hot chocolate will be distributed on Library Lawn and South Quad. University staff will be present in both locations to offer support for any students in need.

Fighting Irish Care

24/7 TELEHEALTH SERVICES
All Notre Dame students now have free and immediate 24/7 telehealth access to medical and mental health support through Fighting Irish Care. 

Whether you’re feeling sick or overwhelmed, you will be able to talk to a licensed provider from your 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. 

Visit go.nd.edu/FightingIrishCare to create your profile to speak with a doctor or mental health provider.

Click here to learn more or stop by our table on Library Lawn this Friday, Oct. 30 from 7 - 9 p.m. for information and giveaways.

Student Activities Office (SAO)

HARMONIA CONCERT
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 9 - 11 p.m., Library Lawn
Harmonia takes the stage at Library Lawn for a 9 p.m. performance.

LUCK OF THE IRISH BINGO & BUNDT CAKES
Thursday, Oct. 29, 9 - 11 p.m., Dahnke Ballroom
We could all use some good fortune right now, so put on your shamrocks and gear up for another round of Luck of the Irish Bingo - where a lot of gold just might await you! Join us for your chance to win prizes, gift cards and end your night of luck with a delicious bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes! Space is limited so pre-register here to reserve your spot.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS
Friday, Oct. 30, 9 - 11 p.m., Library Lawn
Food Truck Friday returns to Library Lawn from 9 - 11 p.m. Join us to enjoy All Over Creations, The Real Grille, and The Rolling Stonebaker.

STEPAN SPOOKY GAME NIGHT
Friday, Oct. 30, 9 - 11 p.m., Stepan Center
Come join us at Stepan Center for Spooky Game Night! Enjoy a game of Dungeons and Dragons and other Halloween-themed board games. Wear your costume for a chance to win prizes in the costume contest. Co-sponsored by the RPG Club and SAO.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 - 11 p.m., Throughout Campus
From the people who brought you HarvestFest: Join us on Oct. 31 for the Halloween Spooktacular! Start by watching the Irish face Georgia Tech on big screens at 3:30 p.m., followed by a Halloween-themed dinner at North Dining Hall, then enjoy desserts, beverages, and Halloween activities all around campus. For a complete list of events, visit sao.nd.edu/halloween. To see the night's menu, visit dining.nd.edu/halloween. South Dining Hall will be closed for this event.

RecSports

REGISTRATION FOR CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT OPENS THIS WEEK
Ready to put your cornhole skills to the test? Registration for RecSports’ Cornhole Tournament is open October 26 - 28 with Interhall, Grad, and off-campus leagues available. Click here for more information.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY - YOGA SCULPT
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 - 8 p.m., Library Lawn
Join RecSports and instructor Erica for Yoga Sculpt. Click here for more info and to reserve your spot.

HIGH FITNESS® FREEBIE CLASS
Friday, Oct. 30, 8:15 - 9 p.m., Online
Join RecSports for a class complete with old school aerobics and contemporary HIIT training. Click here to learn more and to register. 

University Counseling Center (UCC)

WOMEN IN STEM WORKSHOP
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 4 - 5 p.m., Zoom
Are you a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) major? Do you identify as a woman? If so, this workshop may be for you! 

Oftentimes, women in STEM feel as though they are under more pressure to succeed and provide evidence of their abilities because they are working in a male-dominated field. Join Alice Wasylowsky, M.A., in an open space to talk about, provide mutual support to, and cope with some of the issues faced by women in STEM. 

Please sign up here by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, to gain access to your Zoom meeting link, which will be emailed to you 10 minutes before the start of the workshop.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
The UCC offers a variety of workshops to help students connect with one another in a safe space while also learning helpful skills to manage the remainder of the fall semester. Workshops focus on issues like body image, communication skills, and stress management. Each workshop is held via Zoom. Sign up here.

Career Development

FREE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., 5th floor, Duncan Student Center
A professional photographer will be present to take free headshots for students on the 5th floor of the Duncan Student Center. Click here to learn more.

INTRODUCTION TO THE MIDSTREAM (PIPELINE) SEGMENT OF THE ENERGY INDUSTRY
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Virtual
Come learn about the Midstream (Pipeline) segment of the Energy Industry. The session will cover a brief overview of Oil & Gas sectors, but will spend a majority of the time on the Pipeline sector.

ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS: CALIFORNIA ALUMNI AND STUDENT NETWORKING EVENT
Thursday, Oct. 29, 8 - 9 p.m., Virtual
Meet alumni in the entertainment & sports industries in California and discuss the various career paths that led them to their current jobs. This is a great way to network and learn about careers in smaller breakout sessions.

WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME AN AUTOMATION CONTROLS ENGINEER
Thursday, Oct. 29, 6 - 7 p.m., Virtual
Interested in a career in Automation Controls or Technical Sales? Join John Dusing, ND '19 and Project Engineer, along with John Gamble, Engineering Manager at Cornerstone Controls to get an inside look at a day in the life of an Automation Controls Engineer and a Technical Sales Engineer. Learn about their application process and how to stand out during the interview process.

BIOTECH, HEALTHCARE, PHARMA & MEDICAL DEVICES: CALIFORNIA ALUMNI AND STUDENT NETWORKING EVENT
Thursday, Oct. 29, 8 - 9 p.m., Virtual
The California Club and the Regional Program invite you to an Alumni & Student Networking Event. Meet alumni in the Biotech industry. This is a great way to network and learn about careers in smaller breakout sessions.

LEARNING LABS:

PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 4 - 5 p.m., Virtual

INTRO TO FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREERS FOR FIRST YEARS
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Virtual

NETWORKING WITH ALUMNI
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 4 - 5 p.m., Virtual

Campus Ministry

FORMING CONSCIENCES FOR FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
Over the past three weeks, Campus Ministry and the Center for Social Concerns have shared videos highlighting the call by the U.S. Bishops to form our consciences for faithful citizenship particularly through Catholic Social Teaching. In the final video of this series, Tami Schmitz, Associate Director of Pastoral Care for Campus Ministry, and Mike Hebbeler, Discernment and Advocacy Education Director for the Center for Social Concerns, share about cultivating a community that reflects the Common Good through prayer and action. Watch here.

ELECTION PRAYER NIGHTS
Do you find yourself praying for insight into this challenging and divisive election season? Campus Ministry invites you to bring your participation in political life into the light of prayer. We welcome students of all faith traditions to attend the following short prayer services on Tuesday evenings.

• Tonight's prayer service, originally scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m., has been cancelled. 
   
• Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7:30 - 8 p.m.
  Holy Family statue on Bond Quad
  One Body in Christ: On this Election Day evening, join us in praying for unity in our Notre Dame community and our country.  
   
• Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7:30 - 8 p.m. 
  Grotto (Crypt, inclement weather location)
  This Far By Faith: In celebration of Black Catholic History Month, Night Prayer will be prayed in the Black Catholic Spiritual tradition.  

Campus Ministry offers additional election-related resources here.  

THROWBACK THURSDAY MOVIE NIGHT: COCO
Thursday, Oct. 29, 8 - 10 p.m., Burke Golf Course
Join Campus Ministry and the Office of Student Enrichment on the Burke Golf Course to watch Disney's Coco. Invite your friends and make sure to bring a blanket or chair since seating will be first-come, first-serve! Sign up here if you plan to attend. Please remember to wear a mask and follow all health and safety guidelines.  

ORGAN CONCERT: MEDITATIONS ON THE APOCALYPSE
Sunday, Nov. 1, 8 p.m., Basilica of the Sacred Heart
An All Saints Day performance of the complete "5 Meditations on the Apocalypse" by French composer Jean Langlais (1907-1991) will take place in the Basilica following Vespers on Sunday, Nov. 1. Performed by organist Jonathan Hehn, this performance will also be live streamed on Campus Ministry's Facebook page.   

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS 
Join Campus Ministry and MSPS in a celebration of Día de los Muertos. Rooted in indigenous traditions that celebrate the life and memory of the deceased, family and friends unite in prayer and celebration to commemorate the life of their loved ones on this day. The event will begin on Monday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. with a procession from the cemetery on Notre Dame Ave. to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart for an 8:30 p.m. prayer service followed by a reception on Library Lawn beginning at 9 p.m. All are welcome!  

Winter Break Shuttle Service

AIRPORT SHUTTLE 
Royal Excursion will offer end of the semester shuttle service from Notre Dame direct to Midway and O’Hare airports on Nov. 18, 19, 20, and 21. Return service will also be provided on Jan. 29, 30, and 31. For Reservations, please click here or reserve on the Royal Excursion Facebook page. For additional questions or information, please email Airport@royalexcursion.com.

HERE For You

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Check out this list of virtual and in-person opportunities to engage socially, emotionally, spiritually, and physically on campus.

INCIDENT REPORTING
Any member of the campus community can share concerns about individuals engaged in unsafe practices by using this form. The relevant University office will follow up on these reports promptly.

CRU HOTLINE
Students who have questions or concerns related to testing, the daily health check, contact tracing, quarantine and isolation, or any other University resources or protocols can call the 24/7 CRU hotline at 574-634-HERE or email covidresponseunit@nd.edu.