Walsh Hall
Constructed in 1909 and dedicated in honor of Rev. Thomas Walsh, C.S.C., Notre Dame’s sixth president, Walsh Hall was one of the first residence halls to feature single rooms, closets, private bathrooms, and bay windows, in addition to a bowling alley in the basement. The hall was converted to a women’s hall in 1972 for Notre Dame’s first female students. Walsh’s signature charity is the Ronald McDonald House, although residents participate in a variety of service events throughout the year, including Bike Michiana for the Center for Hospice Care, College Dancing with the Stars for the Center for the Homeless, and Fun Friday for the Boys and Girls Club. Other noteworthy events include Mr. ND, Pie Your President, the Thanksgiving Sustainability Dinner and the Walsh Overnight Retreat. Walsh was last named Hall of the Year in 2014-2015 and Women’s Hall of the Year in 2015-2016. Walsh received major renovation during the 2016-17 academic year and reopened in Fall 2017.
Rector
Cheyenne Schuster
Cheyenne grew up on a farm on the outskirts of a town called Blackwater, Missouri. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Theology. During her time at ND, she was a mentor for Notre Dame Vision and served as an intern in the Office of Campus Ministry where she discovered her passion for faith and service to the Church. After college, she pursued her Master’s in Theology through Notre Dame’s Echo Graduate Service Program while serving at Christ Our Light parish in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. She served in a variety of ministries and had the privilege of getting to know and serve the people of South Jersey for two years. Graduating from Echo this summer, she is now excited to take on the role of Rector. She enjoys playing sand volleyball, going for walks, and watching The Office.
When asked about being a Rector at Notre Dame, Cheyenne commented, “I am excited to be back on campus full time and to accompany students through formative years and experiences. College is just the beginning of asking the deepest questions of our lives and I believe an important part of that journey is having a loving and supportive community around you that also isn’t afraid to challenge you to be your best self. The Notre Dame community strives to be that and I look forward to contributing to it in a special way for the women of Walsh Hall."
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Hall Stats
- Approximate Capacity
- 160
- Number of Sections
- 4
- Year Established
- 1909
- Quad
- God
- Sex
- Female
- Chapel
- Our Lady of the Visitation
- Number of Floors
- 4
- Number of Rooms
- 80
- Elevator
- Yes
- Air Conditioning
- No
- Nickname/Mascot
- Wild Women