Johnson Family Hall
Construction on Johnson Family Hall began in December 2018, adding a four-story residence hall to the East Quadrangle, just east of Dunne Hall. The 68,000-square-foot facility opened in August 2020 and houses 225 undergraduate residents.
Johnson Family Hall is designed to support both community living and academic success. The hall includes a community chapel, a formal reading room, multiple study spaces, lounges, and kitchens on every floor. Residents live in a variety of room configurations, including singles, doubles, and quads. There are apartments for the Rector, Priest-in-Residence, Faculty-in-Residence, and Assistant Rectors.
Intentional community spaces are central to the building’s design, with half of the first floor dedicated to shared gathering areas. The lower level provides additional amenities, including vending, fitness, laundry, and storage facilities.
The chapel, named in honor of St. Teresa of Calcutta, offers a welcoming and reflective sacred space for residents. Additional spaces throughout the hall provide opportunities for quiet study, collaboration, and community engagement.
Rector
Sara Ghyselinck
Sara Ghyselinck is a South Bend native with a passion for play and a Holy Cross education. She attended the University of Portland where she earned her Bachelor’s in Political Science and Spanish. It was here where she discovered the impact of an education that focused holistically on student formation and the power of being known by name. Inspired by her time at UP, Sara did a year of service with Mercy Volunteer Corps in Savannah, Georgia, where she worked with the Sisters of Mercy at the Community Center assisting with public benefits, tax preparation, food pantry services, and workforce development. Feeling called to deepen her knowledge, Sara pursued a Master’s of Ministry and Theology from Villanova University with a focus towards Catholic Higher Education. At Villanova, she served as a Graduate Resident Director and a Graduate Assistant in Campus Ministry. Prior to becoming a Rector, Sara was a Hall Director at Saint Mary’s College where she expanded her love and understanding of the impact of a Holy Cross education.
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Hall Stats
- Approximate Capacity
- 225
- Number of Sections
- Year Established
- 2020
- Quad
- East
- Sex
- Female
- Chapel
- St. Teresa of Calcutta
- Number of Floors
- 4
- Number of Rooms
- Elevator
- Yes
- Air Conditioning
- Yes
- Nickname/Mascot
- Valkyries