Student Affairs E-newsletter: Sept. 22, 2020

Author: Kate Morgan

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)

TOURNAMENT TUESDAYS: KAN JAM
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 7 - 10 p.m., Library Lawn
Tournament Tuesday returns tonight with Kan Jam on Library Lawn.

NOTRE DAME MUSIC FESTIVAL
Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 - 10 p.m., Notre Dame Stadium
The first-ever Notre Dame Music Festival will feature over 500 student musicians and vocalists inside Notre Dame Stadium at this student-only event. Gate E will open to Notre Dame, Saint Mary's, and Holy Cross students at 6:30 p.m. with free food trucks. Students are encouraged to bring blankets, as field seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The event will also be livestreamed and free to watch at go.nd.edu/musicfest.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS AND STUDENT BANDS
Friday, Sept. 25, 9 - 11 p.m., Library Lawn
Food Truck Fridays returns to Library Lawn this weekend with student bands performing from 9 to 11 p.m.

LUCK OF THE IRISH BINGO & BUNDT CAKES
Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 - 11 p.m., Stepan Center
Put on your shamrocks and gear up for another round of Luck of the Irish Bingo where a pot of gold just might await you! Join Student Activities for a chance to win prizes, Grubhub gift cards, and a delicious bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cake. Space is limited, so pre-register to reserve your spot now.

RecSports

IN-PERSON GROUP FITNESS CLASSES RESUME THIS WEEK
Ready to get back in the rhythm of taking your favorite fitness classes in-person? Whether it’s Barre, Power Yoga Flow, or Beat Biking, RecSports has you covered. Click here for more information and to register for your favorite classes.

GOLF TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION 
All golf-loving students, make sure you register this week for RecSports’ golf tournament scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26 - Sunday, Sept. 27. Registration is ongoing through Wednesday, Sept. 21. Interhall, graduate, and off-campus leagues are available. Click here to register and learn more.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY ON LIBRARY LAWN
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7 - 8 p.m., Library Lawn
Join RecSports for Kripalu Yoga with Yoga Steve! Click here to reserve your spot.

FITNESS FREEBIE: HIGH FITNESS®
Friday, Sept. 25, 8:15 - 9 p.m., Virtual
Join RecSports for a class complete with old school aerobics and contemporary HIIT training. Click here to learn more and to register. 

SPORT WORKSHOPS BEGIN THIS WEEK
Interested in learning more about pickleball, squash, or tennis? RecSports’ introductory workshops can provide you with the basics on these socially distanced sports so you can get out and play! Click here to learn more. 

Office of Student Enrichment

HAUNTED TOUR
Thursday, Oct. 1, 8 - 10 p.m., Snite Museum of Art
Students are invited to join the Office of Student Enrichment for a Haunted Tour to explore the haunted history and mystery of Notre Dame’s campus. Groups of 10 and under will depart with a tour guide from the Snite Museum of Art. The last group will leave at 9:30 p.m. Please sign-up here by Tuesday, Sept. 29 to ensure enough tour guides are on hand.

McDonald Center for Student Well-Being (McWell)

FOLLOW-UP SURVEY
Please take 10 minutes to complete this survey by Wednesday, Sept. 30 so we can continue to learn how to best support you. Students who complete the survey can enter into a drawing to receive a grand prize of $200 in Domer Dollars. Three second-place winners will be selected to receive $50 in Domer Dollars and 20 third-place winners will be selected to receive $15 in Domer Dollars. If you have any questions, please email mcwell@nd.edu.

Career Development

The Meruelo Family Center for Career Development offers a variety of services and resources to help you as you prepare you for a fulfilling career.

ONE-ON-ONE APPOINTMENTS
One-on-One Appointments are where you can discuss an industry you are interested in or talk generally about your career plans. Schedule an appointment online or call 574-631-5200. Appointment Types Include:

  • Deciding Your Career Path: Meet with a counselor to discern your major or career.
  • Industry-Specific Appointment: Meet with a counselor to learn more about the recruiting specifics of a particular industry.
  • International Student Appointment: Meet with an advisor to learn the nuances of the international student job/internship search. 
  • Follow-up Appointment: Once you've met with a counselor, meet with them again!

VIRTUAL DROP-INS WITH A CAREER COUNSELOR
If you have career questions that don't require a full one-on-one, we also offer virtual drop-ins with a Career Counselor, Monday through Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. These are brief 15-minute appointments with a counselor where students are seen on a first come, first served basis. Sign up for a drop-in appointment

CAREER PATH PAGES
We strongly encourage every student to check out our new career path web pages. These pages provide resources to explore career possibilities and include information such as recruiting timelines, interviewing prep, and online resources tailored for each industry. Explore our Career Path Pages here

EVENT: CHOOSING A LAW SCHOOL
Are you interested in pursuing law school? Wondering how to begin the process of deciding where to apply or eventually attend? Notre Dame Law School Career Services presents an opportunity to receive beneficial information to help you with this decision. Sign up here

Campus Ministry

FOLK CHOIR WEEKLY VIDEOS
In striving to maintain their mission of ministering to the Notre Dame family, the Folk Choir has devoted themselves to recording and producing weekly videos. The songs and footage are chosen by students and inspired by weekly Gospel and scripture readings. Songs are accompanied by a reflection from a choir member.

A new video can be found each Friday on the Folk Choir's YouTubeInstagram, and Facebook feeds. You can also sign up here to receive the video by email. The choir hopes these weekly videos and reflections can serve as an aid in your prayer life.  

BLACK ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE
Come pray, praise, and worship! All are welcome to attend the Black Ecumenical Prayer Service (BEPS) on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the Crypt Chapel. Daryl Naquin, Campus Ministry Anchor Intern, will preach. This prayer service will also be available virtually. Click here to access the Zoom link. (Meeting ID: 490 792 5885. Passcode: 836250) 

Family Resource Center (FRC)

The Family Resource Center at Beichner Hall (FRC) serves as a community hub for Notre Dame students and families who are married, parenting, or pregnant. Located near the intersection of Douglas Road and Village Drive, the FRC shares the same drive as The Landings. Students are encouraged to stop by Beichner Hall and check us out. A meeting room, lounge, gathering area, and reservable playroom are available for use. Beichner Hall's hours are Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. Information about what's happening at the FRC is distributed via The Hub weekly e-newsletter. Not receiving it? Click here to be added to the mailing list.

Our first community gathering will take place this Friday, Sept .25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the north lawn of Beichner Hall. Reservations are required. Click here for more information and to sign up.

HERE For You


CALENDAR OF EVENTS
To provide students with a more comprehensive list of upcoming student programs and events, the University recently added a new student calendar to the here.nd.edu website. HERE you will find 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 also call the 24/7 CRU hotline at 574-634-HERE or email covidresponseunit@nd.edu

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