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
Leah Kicinski
Leah Kicinski joined the Office of Residential Life as the Assistant Director for Off-Campus and Hall Transitions in January 2020. Leah earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she studied Sociology and Theology. Before attending graduate school she served as an AmeriCorps*VISTA at Grand Rapids Community College. She completed her Master of Education degree in the College Student Affairs Leadership program at Grand Valley State University. At Grand Valley she served as a graduate assistant academic advisor for criminal justice and social work students. Leah returned to Residential Life when working with Capstone on Campus Management (COCM) to support Lake Michigan College in opening their first on-campus residential housing and as a site operations specialist supporting properties across the country. Leah enjoys morning coffee on the beach, biking, and trying new recipes.
When asked to reflect on the role, Leah said: "Having worked collaboratively with Rectors for the past three years, I am excited to serve the women of Walsh Hall as their rector this semester. Residential Life at Notre Dame is unlike any other institution, and this is an exciting opportunity for me to experience hall life."
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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