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.

Memorial Mass for Gabriella Tyler

All are welcome to join the Notre Dame community today, Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 5:15 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart to celebrate Mass in memory of Ph.D. Student Gabriella (Bella) Tyler.

Vice President for Student Affairs, Fr. Gerry Olinger, C.S.C., will preside, and Director of Campus Ministry, Fr. Pete McCormick, C.S.C., will preach. For those who wish to attend virtually, the Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed here.

Flu Vaccine Blitz

The University will offer free flu vaccines to students starting with the annual Flu Blitz from Sept. 20 through Sept. 21. The second Flu Blitz will be open to students, faculty, staff, and dependents from Oct. 11 through Oct. 12. Register to receive your free flu vaccination at the Sept. 20 and Sept. 21 Flu Vaccine Blitz HERE. Appointments are required.

Similar to recent years, all students – undergraduate, graduate, and professional – are required to receive the seasonal flu vaccine this fall to minimize the spread of respiratory-based illnesses in our campus community. Learn more here. 

Center for Career Development

IN-PERSON CAREER FAIR AND EVENTS

TUESDAY, SEPT. 13
More information available here.

• ALL-COLLEGES CAREER FAIR
  Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5 - 7:30 p.m., Dahnke Ballroom, 7th and 8th Floors, Duncan Student Center
  Join us in-person for our largest career fair of the year, which provides all undergraduate and graduate students with the best opportunity to meet with a wide variety of employers, all in one centralized location.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14
Full schedule available here.

• POST-GRADUATE SERVICE & SOCIAL IMPACT FAIR
  Wednesday, Sept. 14, 6 - 8 p.m., Dahnke Ballroom, 7th Floor, Duncan Student Center
  All undergraduate and graduate students are invited to connect with representatives from service, social impact, and social justice organizations about postgraduate opportunities. This event is held in collaboration with the Center for Social Concerns.
• ND CAMPUS JOB FAIR
  Wednesday, Sept. 14, 6 - 8 p.m., Dahnke Ballroom, 7th Floor, Duncan Student Center
  This event provides students the opportunity to meet with a variety of hiring departments and programs campus-wide, many offering immediate openings. Students from all class years are invited to attend.

Residential Life

SENIOR INCENTIVE CREDIT
Each fall, Residential Life offers a $2,000 senior year credit to the first 250 sophomore students who commit to live on-campus as seniors. Recognizing that many students choose senior year off-campus housing as early as sophomore year, the University will offer up to a $2,000 senior year incentive credit to students who commit in the fall of their sophomore year to remain on campus as seniors. This offering underscores our belief in the need for senior leaders in residence halls, while better aligning this discernment process with the current practices of local property owners who often market senior year housing to students during their sophomore year. These commitments will also help the University more effectively plan for future residential capacity as we seek to attract more seniors to campus.

For more information, please click here. The application opens online this Thursday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.

greeNDot

CELEBRATING NATIONAL GREEN DOT DAY 
Friday, September 16, 9 - 11 p.m., Library Lawn
Come celebrate National Green Dot Day this Friday on Library Lawn. Enjoy FREE food trucks, a DJ, swag giveaways, inflatables, and lawn games! Students will also be able to sign up for bystander trainings and chat with other students on campus who are involved in the greeNDot Student Advisory Committee. Wear your greeNDot shirt and you could win a prize. Want to learn more? Find out about greeNDot’s work on campus here.

Campus Ministry

TALK JUSTICE, EAT TACOS
Thursday, Sept. 15, 6 - 8 p.m., LaFortune (outside shaded area)
Did you know Campus Ministry now offers service and justice opportunities? We want to hear from YOU – what social issues are you most passionate about? What justice topics should Campus Ministry address this semester? Come talk, and we will listen! Chipotle will be served for dinner, because what event isn’t better with tacos? RSVPs are appreciated but not required; please email Becky Czarnecki. 

CONNECT RETREAT
Sept. 30 - Oct. 1
The Connect Retreat is a 24-hour retreat for all first-year students to make friends and find a home in the Notre Dame community. Connect exists to welcome incoming students, foster meaningful friendships, and offer a clear invitation to connect with both God and your peers. It is a space where all spiritual journeys, faith traditions, and questions are welcome. This exciting retreat is where your Notre Dame experience doesn’t just start, it deepens! Click here to learn more and register. For additional questions, please email Kate Broadbent.

CONCERT FOR THE MISSIONS 
Friday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m., Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Join our Campus Ministry choirs for a concert to benefit the Holy Cross Missions in Kenya. This year's concert and donations will go directly to support mothers and children in Kenya where the Congregation of Holy Cross has served for decades. In 2017, the Congregation joyfully embraced the opportunity to serve women and children by establishing Visitation Maternity Ward, which provides prenatal and postnatal healthcare in one of Kenya’s most underserved communities. Admission to the concert is free, and a free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Visitation Maternity Ward at Brother André Medical Center in Dandora, Kenya. All are invited to attend.

GRIEF MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES 
If you are navigating the loss of a loved one, please know of our prayers and support. In particular, we have two upcoming opportunities to help you in this journey. 

• Grief Group: Our first 5-week grief group of the semester will begin in the middle of September. This is a chance to walk with peers on the journey of grief and have a chance to explore different dynamics of grief. Please email Mike Urbaniak for more information.
• Grief Dinner Party: We will host a Grief Dinner Party on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. This opportunity invites students, wherever they are on their journey with grief, to simply share what brings them to the table and where they’re at with loss right now. RSVP required.

BECOMING CATHOLIC / GETTING CONFIRMED - IT'S NOT TOO LATE 
If you are still thinking about becoming Catholic or getting confirmed at Notre Dame this year, it's not too late! Simply complete the Participant Information Form as soon as possible and we will schedule time for an intake conversation. For more information, please email Brett Perkins.

SPONSORS NEEDED FOR SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 
Interested in being a sponsor for someone receiving the Sacraments of Initiation? We are especially looking for graduate students and female undergraduates to accompany and mentor their peers who are going through the sacramental preparation process. Please complete this information form if you are interested and we will follow up to schedule a meeting. Email Brett Perkins with any questions.

McDonald for Student Well-Being (McWell)

FIRST YEAR STUDENT OPEN HOUSE @ MCWELL
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Second Floor, Saint Liam Hall
Calling all first year undergraduate students! Stop by McWell to experience our restorative spaces, learn more about our services, make an essential oil blend, and enjoy some fresh berries. We are excited to show you around and introduce you to opportunities to stay well!

University Counseling Center (UCC)

MINDFULNESS SKILLS FOR NAVIGATING STRESS WORKSHOP
Every Friday in September: Sept. 16, 23 and 30, Duncan W134 (the workshop on Sept. 30 will be held in W106)
Mindfulness and acceptance skills help us to relate to our stressful thoughts and feelings and avoid unnecessary suffering to be able to focus more on what matters. Students are invited to attend the September workshop series to learn more. 

LET'S TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH SERIES
Recognized student clubs, organizations, and residence halls are invited to request members of UCC staff attend a meeting to discuss one of the following topics:

• Let's Talk about Mental Health: A facilitated 1 to 1.5 hour discussion about student pressures and resources.
• Mindfulness Skills for Navigating Stress: A 1 hour introduction to mindfulness skills.
• Challenging Toxic Norms: A facilitated 1 to 1.5 hour discussion about campus norms and what we can do. 

Learn more and sign up here.