The Observer is a student-run, daily print & online newspaper serving Notre Dame, Saint Mary's & Holy Cross. Learn about us.
-8 posts tagged "rectors"
Ryan Peters | Friday, August 20, 2021
As the 2021-22 school year gets underway, nine rectors are settling into life in their new positions at the heart of Notre Dame campus life. Six are first-time rectors, and three are returning rectors in new positions. Incoming Keenan Hall rector Bobby Nichols had never stepped foot on the campus, laden with landmarks such as
G. Matthew Molinsky | Thursday, April 16, 2020
When the rectors of Notre Dame residence halls are unobstructed from doing their jobs, their roles resemble that of fathers and mothers. As parents do with their children, rectors share a life with their residents and in an intimate home. They eat meals together, celebrate holidays together and pray together. However, certain policies from the
Mariah Rush | Tuesday, August 27, 2019
As the school year begins, Notre Dame is welcoming nine new rectors to the community to lead residence halls and build dorm community: Kayla August of Lyons Hall; Robby Francis of Zahm House; Sarah Jesse of Farley Hall; Anna Kenny of Howard Hall; Fr. Joe Pedersen of Siegfried Hall; Clarice Ramirez of Lewis Hall; Libbie Steiner
Observer Staff Report | Monday, May 6, 2019
Fr. George Rozum, the rector of Alumni Hall, announced his retirement as rector Monday after over four decades at the helm of the dorm. “Because I no longer have the energy and stamina that I believe is required to do a really good job as a rector, arrangements have been made for me to leave
Observer Editorial Board | Friday, March 1, 2019
There’s no denying that Notre Dame’s residential life sets the University apart from its peer institutions. But in reflecting on what, specifically, makes residence halls special, The Observer Editorial Board wants to recognize a common theme: rectors. Rectors set an example of selflessness for their students. They have dedicated their full selves to the betterment
Lucy Lynch | Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Several nuns living and working at Notre Dame gathered to share stories of their vocations and ministry experiences in a panel discussion Tuesday night. The panel, held in Coleman-Morse Hall and co-hosted by Campus Ministry and the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism, was moderated by Cushwa Center director Kathleen Cummings. Amongst the Sisters
Lucas Masin-Moyer | Friday, August 19, 2016
The new academic year brings with it many changes in dorm life. In addition to the opening of Dunne and Flaherty Halls, seven residence halls are welcoming new rectors this year. The seven new rectors, who will oversee and guide residential life, are Allyse Gruslin of Ryan Hall, Fr. Matthew Hovde of Zahm House, Zachary Imfeld of Morrissey
Jack Rooney | Friday, August 22, 2014
As Notre Dame freshmen move in Friday, a record nine new rectors will welcome students back to their residence halls. Heather Rakoczy Russell, associate vice president for residential life, said this is the single largest rector turnover on record, with new rectors in Cavanaugh, Duncan, Fisher, Howard, Knott, Lyons, Pasquerilla East, Walsh and Welsh Family