Alumni Hall
Lewis Hall

HALL HISTORY
Constructed in 1965; Julia Lewis provided funding for the construction, and the building was dedicated in honor of her husband, Frank Lewis, a Chicago philanthropist; Served as a residence for Sisters pursuing graduate degrees before the University admitted women; Notable past residents include Anne Thompson '79 (NBC news reporter). With just under 300 residents, Lewis is the largest women's residence hall on campus.

 
ROOM INFORMATION
A vast majority of the rooms in Lewis Hall are doubles (90%). The four single rooms are occupied by seniors. There are also three triples. There are no private bathrooms in Lewis Hall.

RECTOR: Ms. Layla Karst, M.Div.
 

Layla Karst graduated in May, 2010, from the University of Notre Dame with her Master of Divinity degree.  During her time at ND, she served for two years as the Assistant Rector of Pasquerilla East and led programs for Campus Ministry, the Center for Social Concerns, and the Institute for Church Life.  Prior to her time at Notre Dame, Layla served as a high school youth minister for St. Aloysius Parish in Spokane, WA, and worked for Eastern Washington University's Career Center developing a mentoring program and service opportunities for the University's first-generation students.  She holds a B.A. in Communications Studies from Whitworth University in Spokane, WA.

2010-2011 HALL STAFF

Rector: Layla Karst


AR: Christina Bryant
AR: Megan Monaco


RA: Brittany Angarola
RA: Victoria Braga
RA: Sarah Ceponis
RA: Elizabeth Charnowski
RA: Kayla Coggins
RA: Rebecca Sandbothe
RA: Erica Severson
RA: Maura Sullivan

RESIDENTS

Seniors: 11%
Juniors: 19.7%
Sophomores: 31.4%
Freshmen: 37.9%
*approximate statistics

Faculty/Staff In Residence:
Fr. James Flanigan, CSC

FAST FACTS
Established: 1965
Mascot/Nickname: Chicks
Colors: Blue/Gold
Location: In between the Golden Dome and St. Joe Lake
Chapel: St. Teresa of Avila
Charity: Center for the Homeless

PHOTO GALLERY

FACILITY OVERVIEW
Number of Floors: 4
Number of Rooms: 150
Capacity: 299


Elevator? Yes
Air Conditioning? No
Study Room(s)? Yes
Exercise Room? Yes
Kitchen Access? Yes
Laundry Facilities? Yes
Sinks in Rooms? Yes
Modular Furniture: 1 West section only

 

CAMPUS LOCATION
Location on Campus Map
North: St. Joseph Lake
South: Main Building, Brownson Hall
East: Distribution Center, St. Liam's Health Center, St. Michael's Laundry
West: Grotto