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Ahh... life in the hall is
the best. Here you can find the mythical Domer Dictionary and more pictures of dorm life.
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Alumni:
Generally speaking, Notre Dame graduates. Realistically speaking,
over-zealous football fans who travel to (and sometimes bring treats
to) their old rooms. Yes, it may seem strange at first, but be nice.
These connections will help get you a job someday.
CoMo:
the nickname for the Coleman-Morse Center. CoMo is home to the Campus
Ministry offices as well as the First Year of Studies office and the
Learning Resource Center which provides free tutoring. And did we
mention that the study lounge has free popcorn?
The CSC: The Notre Dame Center for Social Concerns. The CSC coordinates
service opportunities both on- and off-campus. Get involved!
Approximately 85% of Domers do some kind of service during their years
at ND. Help out: all the cool kids are doing it…
The Dog Book: the slightly less affectionate name for the Freshmen
Register. Keep this one around though; it’s an awesome reference for
SYRs.
The Dome: giant building in the middle of campus with a 19 foot tall
golden statue of Mary on top. It’s technically called the Main Building
and it’s full of administration offices and a couple of classrooms.
Quick navigational tip: in case you befriend anyone who insists on
using cardinal directions, Mary always looks south. If you know where
you are in relation to the Dome, you can get just about anywhere if you
keep that in mind.
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God Quad: the part of campus that lies in the area immediately
surrounding the Dome and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. It gets its
name from the fact that it contains a basilica, a building with a giant
statue of Mary on top, a statue of Jesus, and a statue of Fr. Sorin
(who looks startlingly like Professor Dumbledore). St. Edward’s Hall
(M), Sorin College (M), and Walsh Hall (F) are considered the dorms of
God Quad.
The Grotto: a replica of the Grotto at Lourdes, France where the
Blessed Mother appeared to St. Bernadette. Near the lakes and complete
with perpetual candlelight, it’s the perfect place to reflect and pray.
Many students resolve to go to the Grotto once a week or even every day.
The JACC: the Joyce Athletic and Convocation Center (pronounced Jack).
This is the home to many varsity athletics, plus other fun events.
The Legion: technically called the Leprechaun Legion, this is the
official title of the student section at Notre Dame basketball games.
LaFun: another name for the LaFortune Student Center. Home to a
Sbarro’s Pizza, a Subway, a Starbucks, the Huddle Convenience Store,
Burger King, a bank, a computer cluster, and plenty of open seating, it
really is the place to meet up on campus. Thanks goodness it’s so close
to Siegfried on those cold winter nights!
Mod Quad: clearly the best quad on campus. The area south of the Stepan
Center and east across the street from Farley. It got its name from
being “modern” when the dorms were erected back in the 1980s. The Mod
Quad dorms are Knott Hall (M), Siegfried Hall (M), Pasquerilla East (or
PE, F), and Pasquerilla West (or P-Dub, F).
North Quad: North Quad is home to North Dining Hall (or NDH), Haggar
Hall (the psychology building), and the Stonehenge fountain. The North
Quad dorms include Farley (F), Breen-Phillips (or BP, F), Cavanaugh
(F), Zahm (M), Keenan (M), and Stanford (M). Lewis is allegedly part of
North Quad as well, despite the fact that it, in no way, touches the
actual quad.
O’Shag: the nickname for O’Shaughnessy Hall, the big beautiful building
on the eastern end of South Quad. O’Shag serves as the home to the
College of Arts and Letters, as well as Waddick’s Café, the perfect
place to grab a cup of coffee on your way to class. Also, people are
always reading and hanging out in the Great Hall, where the Christmas
tree during the holidays is absolutely beautiful.
Parietals: a sort of reverse-curfew. Parietals are the limitations on
visiting hours in dorms of the opposite sex. Parietals go into effect
at midnight on weeknights and 2 a.m. on weekends and last until 9
o’clock in the morning. This is the reason behind 24 hour spaces, and
also probably the origin of the phrase “you don’t have to go home, but
you can’t stay here.”
Quarter Dogs: despite the weird name, they’re the freakishly delicious
hot dogs sold for only a quarter at midnight in the Huddle Convenience
Store at LaFortune.
South Quad: the largest quad on campus. Beware, it becomes a wind
tunnel in winter that can make walking to class highly unpleasant.
Highlights include O’Shag, CoMo, the Rockne Memorial Gymnasium (or the
Rock), and South Dining Hall. The South Quad dorms are Alumni Hall (M),
Dillon Hall (M), Fisher Hall (M), Pangborn Hall (F), Lyons Hall (F),
Morrissey Manor (M), Howard Hall (F), and Badin Hall (F).
Stonehenge: the nickname for the War Memorial Fountain located at the
southern end of North Quad. You’ll probably run through this fountain
several times during your years here. Enjoy!
SYR: stands for Screw-Your-Roommate. It’s a semi-formal dance hosted by
halls. Traditionally, people took this as an opportunity to set up
their roommates with someone from the Dog Book, but nowadays most
people just find their own dates. It’s a wonderful opportunity to get
dressed up and have some fun with your best friends.
Touchdown Jesus: the nickname for the giant mosaic on the side of the
library that faces the football stadium. Because Jesus is holding his
hands up in a position that vaguely resembles that of a referee
signaling a touchdown, Jesus is the symbol of all things honorable and
good about Notre Dame football.
West Quad: the forgotten quad way on the other end of campus. These
dorms were built in the late 1990s, so while they do have air
conditioning, they are seriously lacking in the areas of history and
tradition. These dorms include Keough Hall (M), O’Neill Hall (M),
McGlinn (F), Ryan(F), Duncan(M), and Welsh Family Hall (or Welsh Fam,
F).
A More Complete List Created by Notre Dame
Welcome to your new home!
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We come together to celebrate Mass in the Seat of Wisdom Chapel,
located on the first floor of the dorm. |
Our front desk! This will be the first thing you see when you step inside.
It's also where hall clerks will be waiting you give you packages from home. |
Siegfried's very own kitchen! Maybe you will even find time to bake a cake
or some cookies to impress your female friends.
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Did you know we are one of the few dorms on campus to feature a weight
room? It comes in handy just before Spring Break.
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Each floor comes equipped with a TV lounge.
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A fully functional Siegfried double. Our rooms are widely considered
the biggest on campus and we have air-conditioning!
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Siegfried has been the home to four recent Leprechauns at Notre Dame.
Matt Bozzelli ND '99
Adam Urra ND '02
Mike Macaluso ND '04
Juan Muldoon ND '09 |
July 4, 2012: Siegfried Hall Senior Kevin McDermott at main auditorium of CERN Switzerland where scientists said they had discovered a new particle matching the Higgs Boson, the most sought-after particle in physics, which could help unlock some of the universe’s deepest secrets. Kevin interned there for the summer.
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