Halls

Hall Name	Image Upload	Gender	Approximate Capacity	Description	Number of Sections	Year Established	Quad	Chapel	Number of Floors	Number of Rooms	Elevator	Air Conditioning	Nickname/Mascot	OLD Rector Name	OLD Rector Image Upload	OLD Rector Phone	OLD Rector Email	OLD Rector Bio
Alumni Hall	/assets/269737/fullsize/alumni_hall.jpg	Male	225	Constructed in 1931, Alumni Hall originally served as the border for the south edge of campus. When it first opened, Alumni Hall served visiting alumni and was named to honor the loyalty of all alumni. To date, it is the only residence hall on campus not named for a person or family. Alumni Hall is recognized for its unique architecture and artwork, including gargoyles and intricate stone carvings. Notable art features include the Madonna and Child, Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Boneventure, Knute Rockne, and Clashmore Mike, the original Irish terrier mascot of the Irish. In honor of this original mascot, Alumni Hall’s mascot is the “Dawgs.” Alumni Hall received a full-year renovation during the 2022-23, including a new addition to the first floor. The men of Alumni returned to the hall in August 2023.	6	1931	South	St. Charles Borromeo	3	92	true		Dawgs	Rev. George Rozum, C.S.C.	/assets/269722/rev._george_rozum_c.s.c._2118.jpg	574-631-6202	grozum@nd.edu	Rev. George Rozum, C.S.C., was ordained a Holy Cross priest in 1968 and became the rector of Alumni Hall in 1978. He is the longest serving rector in the history of the University. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Notre Dame, a Master’s degree in Theology from Holy Cross College of Washington, D.C., and a Master’s degree in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame. He also holds a National Certificate for Teaching the Deaf from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to becoming a rector, Fr. George served as chaplain to the Texas State School for the Deaf, and an associate pastor at St. Ignatius Parish in Austin, Texas. Fr. George is extremely dedicated to the men of Alumni, taking great interest in residence hall traditions and sports, frequently appearing at interhall hockey or football games, where the men of Alumni greet him by chanting, “F-G-R.”
Badin Hall	/assets/269848/fullsize/badin.jpg	Female	131	Originally constructed in 1897 as St. Joseph's Industrial School, Badin Hall was renamed in 1917 in honor of Rev. Stephen Badin, the first Catholic priest ordained in the United States and provider of the land where the original Log Cabin was built. Badin was converted to a women’s residence hall in 1972 when Notre Dame became co-ed. The smallest women’s residence hall on campus, Badin is located on the South Quad and is the only hall with a balcony. Badin supports the Hope for Nepal charity which helps to support an orphanage for children who would otherwise be forced to live on the streets. Each year, residents raise money for the charity by hosting the Badin Breakdown, a karaoke and sketch comedy performance on the South Quad. Badin received major renovation during the 2017-18 academic year and reopened in summer of 2018.	5	1897	South	St. Stephen	4	67	true		Bullfrogs	Sr. Susan Sisko, OSBM	/assets/267994/fullsize/sr._susan.jpg	574-631-3780	ssisko@nd.edu	A Connecticut native, Sr. Susan Sisko, OSBM, earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Duquesne University and her Master’s degree in Theology/Liturgy from the University of Notre Dame. She also holds a certificate in Formative Studies from the Institute of Religious Formation at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Prior to becoming a rector, Sr. Susan was a member of the elected leadership team of the Sisters of St. Basil the Great and served as the Monastery Director at Mt. St. Macrina. Sr. Susan has worked in Catholic education for over 25 years, in both teaching and administration. Prior to the Sisters of St. Basil, Sr. Susan was the Director of Young Adult Ministry for the Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sr. Susan enjoys reading, music, travel, and the ups and downs of being a lifelong fan of the New York Mets.
Baumer Hall	/assets/324910/fullsize/baumer_exterior_feature.jpg	Male	251	Baumer Hall is the newest men's hall in the Notre Dame residential life community, completed in Summer 2019. This $20 million facility is the result of a generous gift from University of Notre Dame alumnus John Baumer and his wife, Mollie. “This University has been part of our family story for three generations,” John Baumer said. “The residence hall experience I had at Notre Dame was the backdrop for the best and most lasting friendships and memories I have made. Sharing every aspect of life with your residence hall community creates a foundation of friendship and support you will build on for the rest of your life. I am deeply grateful for my time in Zahm Hall, and we as a family are delighted that we have the opportunity, through Baumer Hall, to ensure this tradition remains strong and meaningful for future generations.” Baumer Hall is located on the south side of the Notre Dame campus, near to Ryan and Keough Halls. The four-story, 78,000-square-foot structure will house 251 men and feature a two-story lounge, reading room, study rooms, community kitchen, chapel, laundry, vending, storage, exercise room and space for food sales on the lower level.	6	2019	South	St. Martin de Porres	4		true	true	The Buccaneers
Breen-Phillips Community in Zahm Hall	/assets/269872/fullsize/zahm_hall.jpg	Female	148	Built in 1937, Zahm Hall is named in honor of Rev. John Augustine Zahm, C.S.C., a 1871 Notre Dame graduate who, as a scientist, Dante scholar, and international explorer, was the renaissance man of his day. His efforts as Vice President of Notre Dame and later as Provincial of the Indiana Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross helped lay the groundwork for the modern research institution Notre Dame is today. The Breen-Phillips community will reside in the Zahm Hall facility for the 2023-24 academic year while Breen-Phillips Hall receives a full-year renovation.	7	1937	North	St. Albert the Great	4	98	true		Otters	Rev. Matt Hovde, C.S.C.	/assets/267989/fullsize/rev._matthew_hovde_c.s.c._web.jpg	574-631-3390	Matthew.E.Hovde.2@nd.edu	A native of Miami, Florida, Rev. Matt Hovde, C.S.C., became a rector in 2016. He earned both his Bachelor’s degree in History and Theology and his Master of Divinity degree from the University of Notre Dame. While completing his Master’s degree, Fr. Matt worked in a variety of ministries, including the Center for Social Concerns at Notre Dame, St. Pius X Parish in Granger, Indiana, and for the formation staff for undergraduate seminarians. Fr. Matt was ordained a Deacon in 2015, and served for a year as the assistant rector in Sorin Hall, while also working in sacramental preparation in Campus Ministry. In addition to loving ministry, serving the students, and cheering for all Notre Dame sports, Fr. Matt is also a shareholder of his beloved Green Bay Packers.
Breen-Phillips Hall	/assets/346043/fullsize/bj_6.14.19_breen_phillips_hall_4798.jpg		192	Originally constructed as a men's residence hall in 1939, Breen-Phillips Hall was named after its benefactors, alumni and brothers-in-law William P. Breen and Frank B. Phillips. During World War II, Breen-Phillips served as a home for naval officers in training, and, at one point, the athletic department, including the office of then head football coach Frank Leahy, was located in the basement. Breen-Phillips became one of the first women’s residence halls after the University began admitting women in 1972. The Breen-Phillips Meal Auction, the hall’s signature event, raises donations for Meals on Wheels from students bidding to eat with coaches, faculty, and other ND notables.	6	1939	North	St. Francis of Assisi	4	100	true		Babes	Breyan Tornifolio	/assets/267997/fullsize/headshot_breyan.jpg	574-631-8315	btornifo@nd.edu	Breyan Tornifolio became the rector of Breen-Phillips Hall in February 2018 following the passing of Sr. Mary Catherine McNamara, S.I.W. She concurrently serves as the Director of Residential Life: Rector Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention, a position she has held since 2017. Prior to becoming Director of Residential Life, Breyan served as rector of Pasquerilla East Hall (2006-2009) and as the inaugural rector of Ryan Hall (2009-2013). Subsequently, she was chosen from the Division of Student Affairs to join the University’s Leadership Rotational Program wherein she worked for the Office of Continuous Improvement, Athletics, and Mission Engagement and Church Affairs. She successively worked for University Relations as Associate Director for Student Philanthropy and concurrently acted as special events coordinator for the President. During her tenure at Notre Dame, Breyan has also served as an instructor for both Diversity Education and the Moreau First Year Experience course as well as a member of the President’s Committee for Cultural Diversity. Breyan received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Wheeling Jesuit University and her Master’s degree in Higher Education from Geneva College.
Carroll Hall	/assets/269740/fullsize/carroll_hall.jpg	Male	102	Built in 1906 as the scholasticate (house of studies) for the the Brothers of Holy Cross, Carroll Hall was purchased by the University and converted to a men’s residence hall in 1967. The hall is named after Charles Carroll of Carrollton, cousin of Bishop John Carroll and the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence. When the Holy Cross brothers owned the building, St. Andre Bessette, C.S.C., the Congregation of Holy Cross’ first saint, called the hall home. The location of Carroll Hall on St. Mary’s Lake in addition to its small size contribute to the close knit community within the hall. Each year, the men of Carroll host A Carroll Christmas and the Lakeside Music Festival, the University’s only outdoor music festival, with the women of Badin Hall. All proceeds from the event benefit the Boys and Girls Club. Carroll was last named Men’s Hall of the Year in 2016-2017 and Hall of the Year in 2019-20.	4	1906	South	St. Andre Bessette	4	47			Vermin	Eric Styles	/assets/267943/fullsize/eric_t._styles_web.jpg	574-631-0247	estyles@nd.edu	Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Eric Styles became the rector of Carroll Hall in 2016. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Media and African-American Studies from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and his Master’s degree in Applied Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago. Prior to Notre Dame, Eric worked as a Parish Liturgy Coordinator at Saint Benedict the African (East) Catholic Church in Chicago and a House Manager for the Theatre School of DePaul University. He discerned religious life for seven years with the Society of Jesus before finding his way to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and working as a Campus Minister in liturgy and faith formation. Eric remains active in the performing arts and also enjoys writing about theology and contemporary culture.
Cavanaugh Hall	/assets/269949/fullsize/cavanaugh.jpg	Female	211	Dedicated in honor of Rev. John W. Cavanaugh, C.S.C., Notre Dame’s fifth president, Cavanaugh Hall was the first residence hall built on the North Quad. Renovated in 1989 and converted to a women’s hall in 1994, Cavanaugh is conveniently located near the LaFortune Student Center and Washington Hall. Cavanaugh’s active hall council coordinates events such as dances, educational presentations, cornhole tournaments, the Naugh Fest Spirit Week, a Christmas pageant, and Father-Daughter, Mother-Daughter weekends every other year in the spring. Cavanaugh was home to several Notre Dame standouts including James Naughton, former president of the Poynter Institute for Media Studies and former executive editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer; Tom Bettag, executive producer of ABC’s Nightline; and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Brown.	7	1936	North	The Holy Spirit	4	114	true		Chaos	Lauren Donahue	/assets/268002/fullsize/lauren.jpg	574-631-8323	ldonahu1@nd.edu	Lauren Donahue came to Notre Dame from Walkersville, Maryland, where her family settled after moving from Queens, New York. A rector since 2014, Lauren earned a Bachelor’s degree in Theology and Arts Administration from Saint Vincent College and a Master’s degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. While studying in Pennsylvania, Lauren worked at Saint Vincent in Campus Ministry as the Assistant Director for Social Outreach. There she partnered with students to organize service projects in the local community. She also coordinated mission trips and pilgrimages to Brazil, China, Taiwan, Rome, and Alaska. Lauren enjoys playing and watching soccer, reading, and singing.
Dillon Hall	/assets/269745/fullsize/dillon_hall.jpg	Male	253	Constructed in 1931 in honor of the second president of Notre Dame, Rev. Patrick Dillon, C.S.C., Dillon Hall is situated on the South Quad and is the largest residence hall on campus. Funded through revenue generated by Coach Knute Rockne and the 1925 Rose Bowl, the hall’s chapel includes a side altar dedicated to St. Olaf, the patron saint of Norway, where Rockne was born. In addition to its annual Stache Bash to support the South Bend Center for the Homeless, Dillon is best known for its opening day whiffle ball tournament, and its weekly Milkshake Mass, in which students from all over campus celebrate Mass in the hall’s St. Patrick’s Chapel and stay afterward for milkshakes. Former residents include Pulitzer Prize winner George Dohrmann and football standouts Victor Abiamiri, John Carney, Anthony Fasano, D.J. Fitzpatrick, and Mike Golic. Dillon Hall received a full renovation during the 2019-20 academic year	9	1931	South	St. Patrick	3	132			Big Red	Rev. Paul Doyle, C.S.C.	/assets/267946/fullsize/fr._paul.jpg	574-631-7427	pdoyle@nd.edu	Originally from Lynchburg, Virginia, Rev. Paul Doyle, C.S.C., became the rector of Dillon Hall in 1997. He earned both his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and his Master of Divinity degree from the University of Notre Dame. Before becoming a rector, Fr. Paul served as pastor of St. Joseph Parish in South Bend, Assistant Superior of Moreau Seminary, and as Director of Old College, an undergraduate seminary program at Notre Dame. He also served as the religious superior of Corby Hall and as a member of the Officers’ Group and the Board of Trustees for the University. In his spare time, Fr. Paul enjoys liturgy, history, Notre Dame athletics and showing people around the Michiana area.
Duncan Hall	/assets/269747/fullsize/duncan_hall_2.jpg	Male	232	Constructed in 2008, Duncan Hall and was made possible by a generous gift from Raymond T. Duncan ’52, president of Duncan Oil Inc. and owner of Silver Oak Cellars. Located on the West Quad on the back nine holes of the Notre Dame Burke Golf Course, Duncan features eye-catching architectural designs and a breathtaking chapel. In 2009, the men of Duncan founded the now campus-wide Bald and the Beautiful philanthropy event in which supporters shave their heads in solidarity with cancer patients or donate hair to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program. All proceeds go to pediatric cancer research. Funds raised at various Duncan events, including Master’s Week and the Duncan Classic golf tournament, continue to benefit the Bald and the Beautiful program.	6	2008	West	St.Walter of Pontoise	3	102	true	true	Highlanders	Nhat Nguyen	/assets/267948/fullsize/nhat_nguyen.jpg	574-631-6457	nnguyen3@nd.edu	Originally from Roanoke, Virginia by way of Vietnam, Nhat Nguyen served as a rector for one year in the Fischer, O’Hara-Grace (FOG) Graduate Residences before becoming the rector of Duncan Hall in 2015. He earned Bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Philosophy from James Madison University and a Master’s degree in Theology from Saint Mary’s Seminary and University. At James Madison, he was a Division I student athlete on the varsity wrestling team and a three-time all-state wrestler. Following graduation, he because the Assistant Catholic Campus Minister at James Madison and later a Catholic Campus Minister at Roanoke College. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, nature, riding his motorcycle and spending time with family.
Dunne Hall	/assets/270691/fullsize/dunne_hall.jpg	Male	221	Established in 2016, Dunne Hall is one of the newest residence halls on campus and is named after its benefactors, Jimmy and Susan Dunne. Built as an expression of gratitude from Dunne and four college roommates, the hall is located on the Northeast corner of campus and houses the only Notre Dame chapel named in honor of Bl. Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Along with it's in-hall chapel, Dunne Hall features a two-story lounge. Drs. John and Karen Deak are only one of two faculty couples on campus who live in residence. Together, the Deaks live among the residents of Dunne Hall. Each year, Dunne Hall hosts the Dunne Funne Runne and the Dunne dance Film Festival.	6	2016		Bl. Basil Moreau	4	108	true	true	Sentinels	Rev. Matt Kuczora, C.S.C.	/assets/267952/fullsize/fr._matt.jpg	574-631-6786	mkuczora@nd.edu	Originally from Marion, Indiana, Rev. Matthew Kuczora, C.S.C., became a rector in 2015. He earned both his Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and his Master of Divinity degree from the University of Notre Dame. With an interest in the Church and history of Latin America, upon the profession of his perpetual vows in the Congregation of Holy Cross in 2011, Fr. Matt began an assignment as Director of Postulant Seminarians and Vocation Director for a religious community in Monterrey, Mexico. Additionally, Fr. Matt has worked abroad in a number of assignments in India, Honduras, and Spain. He enjoys fishing, hiking, and playing sports.