RED BOOK 2015-2016

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Welcome from the Rector

Dear Incoming Zahmbies,

Welcome to Notre Dame and to the House! All of us in Zahm look forward to your arrival in late August and hope that this Red Book will aid your preparation. When you arrive, you will be embarking on one of life’s greatest adventures as you plunge headfirst into the challenge­filled arena which is college. Here, you will be pushed to think deeply about matters great and small; encounter men and women whose ideas will cause you to rethink much of what you presume to be true; learn to care about ideas, and concepts, and people, and causes ­ and defend them in class discussions and in late­night bull sessions (when you should really be in bed). In this place, you will work hard and play harder, think long, and pray deeply. You will live, and love, and lose, and achieve, and strive mightily and – hopefully – become ever more fully the man God is calling you to be, for that is our life task. And it is certainly the mission of this University to help you attain that goal. All of us at the House await your arrival and look forward to being part of your journey.

Though your native intellect and hard work got you admitted to Notre Dame and your depth of wisdom and right judgment led you to accept our offer, your assignment to Zahm House is nothing short of an act of Divine Providence. We firmly believe that you, like the rest of us, are doubly blessed because you are both a Fighting Irishman and a Zahm Man now.

As you begin this new adventure, this place will become your home away from home. It will be a place of comfort and relaxation in a busy day, where ESPN is always on a TV somewhere and someone is forever pounding away on one of the pianos. It is a community of scholars and friends who will become your daily dining companions, study partners for chemistry, teammates for inter­hall or section sports, and the nagging sources of motivation for volunteering in South Bend. Here at Zahm, you will establish rhythms of study and learning, friendship, and play that will ground you in this University. Zahm will also be the launch pad for summer service projects, studies abroad, and professional internships.

At Notre Dame, the residence halls are dynamic, formative, and integrative by design; they are an essential part of the Notre Dame educational experience. With Zahm House’s unique history and traditions, our tight­knit community, and commitment to service, we simply do the “Notre Dame thing” better than most. This is why Zahmbies revere this place and why so many of them make it their home for four years. The website and Red Book will introduce you to some of your brothers and a few Zahm particularities. However, I do wish to note one non­negotiable core value that is embraced by all who live in our home: No matter who you are or how you define yourself, you are a welcomed and valued brother. There are no stereotypical Fighting Irish or Zahmbies. Only your own dishonorable words and deeds could call into question whether you should be counted as a loyal son of Notre Dame and a brother in Zahm. With that one provision, then, we encourage you to be yourself freely and completely!

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Until you arrive and we can greet you in person, please feel free to contact me or theWelcome Crew about any questions or concerns. We are more than happy to help. Welcome!

Yours in Notre Dame,

Fr. Gary

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2015 WELCOME CREW

Welcome Crew Captain: Wynn Stoxen Welcome Crew Ambassadors: Brian Pulawski, Spencer Clark, Troy Prince, Tom Manno, Sam Rudisill, Juan C. Méndez, David Herlihy, Rudy Bernard, Joey Faulkner, Michael Catalano, Barnes Werner, Adam Uppendahl, Johnathan Beldin, Mark Dahl, Andrew Curcio

Greetings and welcome to the University of Notre Dame. More importantly, welcome to Zahm House, the finest residence experience the University of Notre Dame has to offer. The men listed above have been selected to welcome you and the other members of our Class of 2019 and immerse you all into the 78 years of august tradition and impassioned spirit that makes Zahm House the home you will find it to be. Before you even get out of your car, we hope that you will begin to understand that Zahm is not your average residence hall. As your Welcome Crew, it will be our distinct pleasure and honor to assist you in getting settled and acquainted with your new digs. We will help move and unpack your things, introduce you to your new classmates, and tour you around this beautiful campus — in tried, true, and classic Zahm style.

As the first week of college can prove to be difficult for many, we look forward to relieving as much of your stress and anxiety as possible. Our first effort at assisting you is this Red Book. In it you will find information about the Welcome Crew members listed above, various and sundry information about the ND/South Bend area, and some vital facts about your home for the coming years.

Remember that although we have as yet to meet each other, we are already your brothers. Not only are we here to help but we also want to help. When you arrive we’ll be the really enthusiastic guys in the red shirts that your parents think are either a) really nice or b) a little too excited. Do not hesitate to ask us for anything you might need throughout the WelcomeWeekend and beyond. Through our efforts, we hope that you will experience the fullness of what it means to be a Zahmbie.

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Greetings from the Welcome Captain

Men of Zahm, Class of 2019,

Welcome to the one, the only, the House ­ Zahm House! We congratulate you on your admittance to heaven (a.k.a. The University of Notre Dame du Lac), which we can claim honestly and biasedly to be the greatest place on earth. (We wanted to say, “happiest place on earth” but apparently this Walt guy really locked down that phrase a while back.) You are now a part of the tradition that is Notre Dame: waves of swaying students singing the alma mater after every sporting event, the Grotto, intramural sports, invigorated arts and academics, Touchdown Jesus, hanging on the quad, and countless other memories you will take with you forever from this place. Notre Dame is truly a special place. Being in your shoes just two years ago, I know what it feels like to be in your position, getting ready to move away from home to start the best four years of your life. It can be challenging. But we’re here for anything you may need, along with your other freshmen brothers and 15 ludicrous Zahmbies in red ready to help in any way possible. Don’t hesitate to ask.

The truly warranted congratulations, however, goes to your “random” (we know it to be an act of God) selection into the most spirited, most renowned, and hands down all around best residence on campus. We’re so far above everyone else it’s actually a bit scary; we’re not even a dorm: we are a House. Your home for the coming years embodies tradition — from our famous alumni (Joe Theismann, Regis Philbin) to beloved customs (‘Roni Za, Zahm Carnival, and countless more, of which you will soon be a part). Despite what may have held true in the days of Yesteryear, today Zahm sits on the most prime of all real estate on campus. Located on North Quad, we live a stone’s throw away from North Dining Hall, a window’s view from the Dome, and a pleasantly short stroll from Hesburgh Library and the LaFortune student center. Moreover, the lovely ladies of Cavanaugh (our sister dorm), Farley, and BP grace our presence on the quad. And— it ought to be noted—we charitably allow the boys of Keenan, Stanford, and St. Ed’s to wallow in the shadow that extends from our grand home.

So, for those of you that have already begun slacking and skimming, here are some SparkNotes: Zahm has housed the finest men (and continues to do so) that Our Lady has to offer, it possesses a superb location, and it epitomizes tradition. Now let us proceed to some more specifics.

In Zahm, you will have some 202 brothers to constantly bump elbows with. We understand and remember that at times your rooms may become boring, restrictive, and maybe even lonely. So, when you feel the need to escape from them, stop by a common room, find a seat on a couch, and hang out. Common rooms are notorious for stealing away useful time. The five­mans (at the end of the hall in the B­sections) are the main common rooms to hang out in along with the “House Commons” in the A­sections. We also have study lounges on the second and third floors (by the A­section bathrooms), along with the Xavier Murphy Study Lounge on the first floor near the double study lounge across from Fr. Gary’s room. Looking for somewhere to hang out with your favorite lady friend after parietals? Cruise down to the wonderfully spacious domain of Ignats (see glossary!) in the Zahm basement, you will find a ridiculously large television (don’t ask us how to use it though), a ping­pong table, pool table, kitchen, weight room, ample couch space, and, of course, the famed cheese, 'Roni, Prez, and sausage 'Roni Za. Profits from Za go to one of our favorite charities, so make your way down there for a delicious study break, especially during finals; Za is actually

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scientifically proven to improve test scores. Zahm also houses a laundry room and chapel, where we Zahmbies gather Sunday nights as a community in prayer (in the chapel, that is, not in the laundry room…hmm).

You will hear the phrase “Zahm is brotherhood” over and over again, in the Red Book and throughout Welcome Week. We all know how things grow numb when done repeatedly, but the fact does remain — and any Zahmbie will swear it to be true — Zahm is brotherhood. We care for one another, look out for everyone’s best interest, and are ready to correct a brother’s misstep and encourage him when he needs a push. Our sense of community stands unmatched by any other hall on campus. And don’t think of it in the wrong light, please: we don’t say this as some competition to have the tightest community. Rather, both those that have come before us and those that are with us still have instilled in our hearts the significant benefits of brotherhood, tradition, and service. Over seven decades of goofy stories and hallowed traditions have soaked in the walls we call home. If you need help with anything ever — homework, relationships, or something’s just got you down — never hesitate to ask a brother. In the spirit of Zahm, he will come to your aid without a moment’s hesitation. We are all here for you, and chances are we’ve all needed someone before as well (and we’ll need someone in the future still). During the Welcome Weekend you will be welcomed into the Notre Dame family. We welcome you into the brotherhood of Zahm now.

We know you have questions, and so we have put together this Red Book for you and your brothers. Hopefully it will ease your mind, answer some questions, and excite you for what is to come. But if you do still need some things answered, send an email to one of us — your captain or staff members. We know things will overwhelm at times, but that is okay. In fact, that is a good thing. A great thing. Allow some chaos into your life. Enjoy the feelings of awkwardness and uncertainty; embrace them. They don’t come around often enough. If there ever is a time for complacency, it is not now. You have four years at Notre Dame. It may sound like a lot of time but, sadly, it’s not. Enjoy every minute of it. Be open to new people and ideas; let them shape your changing self. And, damn it, have fun! Life is a journey without a clear destination (excepting heaven, of course). Experience as much as you can. The more you put in, the more Notre Dame and Zahm will give back. We shall assist you in your transition to college — we, your brothers. In a campus of 8,000, we lucky few can call Zahm home; few have the privilege to be a Zahm Man. Newest Zahmbies: welcome to the tradition!

God, Country, Notre Dame, Zahm House,

Wynn Stoxen Captain

“Notre Dame by Choice, Zahm by the Grace of God”

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What to Do When You First Arrive on Campus

Arrival Dates:

Thursday, August 20 TH after 12:00 p.m. for freshmen scheduled for early arrival. This is ONLY for those approved for early move­in!

Friday, August 21 ST is the regular move­in day: o 9:00 AM­10:30 AM for those assigned to 2 nd and 4 th floors o 10:30 AM – NOON for those assigned to the 1 st and 3 rd floors

NOTE: THESE TIMES ARE TENTATIVE AT THE TIME OF THIS PRINTING (JULY) AND REFLECT THE PROCEDURES USED BY THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS. PLEASE FOLLOW ANY INSTRUCTION PROVIDED BY THE OFFICE OF HOUSING IF THEY ARE DIFFERENT FROM THOSE LISTED ABOVE.

Upon Arrival at Notre Dame:

1. There is a specific access route established for each residence hall. Zahm residents enter campus through the East Gate. Once there, you will be assisted by signage and parking attendants (they are all a little like your crazy, great­uncle Harry, but they are sweet and they mean well). Once inside the gate, you will drive up to the back of Zahm and a swarm of Welcome Crew members (all in red shirts) will descend upon your vehicle to grab your things and take them up to your room. ONE OF YOUR PARENTS MUST STAY WITH THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IT TO THE PARKING LOT AS SOON AS IT IS EMPTY. No one is allowed to park behind the building or on the grass near the building. We absolutely MUST keep the traffic flowing for the sake of all moving in that day.

2. Come to the basement lounge to sign in, fill out your medical emergency information sheet, pick up your key, and get a Zahm Frosh shirt. The dream has begun!

3. A Welcome Crew member will show you to your room. They can help you loft or bunk your bed (although if your roommates haven’t arrived yet, it may be best to wait before making major set­up decisions).

4. Meet your RA (Resident Assistant). He is a senior in charge of your section and will be a great resource for anything and everything. He will walk you through your room and have you sign your RCR (Room Condition Report).

5. Once you have unloaded your stuff, it is a good idea to get your ID at the South Dining Hall. They you can head out on campus or to town to buy a carpet or whatever you might need.

The whole move­in process may seem a bit hectic and confusing, but there will be plenty of guys around the House who sole job is to make you feel welcome. Within a day or two, you will feel right at home – just in time for the upperclassmen to arrive!

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People to Know! THE RECTOR: Fr. Gary Chamberland, C.S.C.

THE CHAPLAIN: Fr. Greg Haake, C.S.C.

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The Assistant Rectors:

Two graduate students called Assistant Rectors (ARs) live on the second and fourth floors. They assist Fr. Gary, work closely with the Resident Assistants (RAs), and are available to help with anything that comes up during the year.

Room 239 Priyank Doshi 3 rd year Law School (574) 631­8891 pdoshi@nd.edu

Room 439 Kevin Regan 2 nd year Law School (574) 631­6184 kregan2@nd.edu

The Resident Assistants:

The Resident Assistants (RAS) are a group of seven seniors who, along with Fr. Gary and the ARs. Make up the House staff. One RA lives in each of the building’s seven sections. Their primary role is help build community and to assist you through the many trials of college life – from being locked out of your room, to managing roommate conflicts, to managing homesickness, and many other more personal matters. You will come to know your RA as a man you can truly rely on. Feel free to contact any member of the staff, if you have any questions before the semester begins. All are ready to assist you if they can.

RA Section Assignments:

Section RA E­mail Address

1A (rooms 113 to 139) Michael DeSalvo mdesalv1@nd.edu

1B (rooms 143 to 162) Gerard Ledley gledley@nd.edu

2A (rooms 201 to 226) Mark Brahier mbrahier@nd.edu

2B (rooms 227 to 262) Adam Logeman alogeman@nd.edu

3A (rooms 301 to 326) Ryan Fitzgerald rfitze1@nd.edu

3B (rooms 327 to 362) Connor Willis cwillis3@nd.edu

4 th floor (rooms 401 to 462) Michael Duffey mduffey@nd.edu

We encourage you to email your RA before you arrive on campus and introduce yourself to them!

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General Info on Zahm

Letter from the House Gov execs:

Men of Zahm,

Congratulations on your acceptance to the University Notre Dame. More importantly, congratulations on your assignment to the most renowned residence at that University: Zahm House. It is our pleasure as your House Government to be among the first to welcome you to Zahm. No matter what your passion is, we know that you’ll find a home here, hopefully for the next four years.

Above all, Zahm is a close­knit community of brothers. We are athletes, scholars, and service­driven individuals. We are musicians, actors and directors. We are nerds and jocks, jokesters and committed students. We are future doctors, lawyers, businessmen, and professors. But what we are is not what matters; what matters is what you are, and how you will choose to make your time in Zahm count. House Government is here to help you on that path, and we’re sure that no matter who you are, there will be a place for you here.

Zahm House has a long and storied history. You’ve probably already heard how in days of old, students moved halls every year and rooms on campus were selected by GPA (highest first; lowest last). Zahm, which was then the only sophomore hall stuck on the freshmen quad in the northern reaches of campus, quickly developed a reputation for having the more…social students. Although rooms are no longer chosen by GPA (a side note: 2008’s Valedictorian was a Zahmbie), Zahm retains its reputation of a closely knit community with a vibrant social life and countless traditions. But tradition tells only half the story: our vibrant commitment to dorm life is only outdone by our commitment to charity and service of others. If you watched the ND versus Navy football game several years ago, you probably noticed our “Raise an X for X” campaign, where the entire stadium wore red and made the traditional Zahm “X” with their arms. They did this in support of a Zahm resident, Xavier Murphy, who had recently lost his battle with leukemia and all those fighting cancer. Zahm was able to honor Xavier’s memory and collect a huge amount of money to fight the disease as a result. This is the community you have the privilege to join: a community unparalleled in support of one another, and able to unite people in the causes for which we fight.

If you’re interested in getting involved in Zahm, House Government meets every Tuesday at 11:00 PM in the basement. It’s a great way to stay on top of all the things that happen here. If you’re really passionate about an issue, feel free to email any of us or the commissioner of your topic of interest (there is a list of commissioners online at the Zahm House webpage). All will be willing to work with you to ensure that Zahm is the best it can possibly be. We’re looking forward to meeting you this fall. Our doors (and everyone else’s, for that matter) are always open. Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer, and welcome to Zahm House.

Yours in Zahm,

Jeff “Band Jeff “ Marino Jack Cobain Shailen Naick President Vice President Vice President

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House Government :

House Gov is composed of elected leaders who run the House­wide events, from dances to inter­hall sports, service opportunities and other great activities. In addition to a House president and vice­president, we have a dozen or so commissioners with very specific areas of responsibility. Each Tuesday night, we have a House government meeting in the basement where the week’s events are discussed. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to get involved in running the dorm.

The Rabid Bats: You will hear many different mascots for different intramural teams from Zahm. We are usually called Zahmbies, signified by a moose (whose name is Ignats). However, our official mascot is the Rabid Bats. Our colors are red, black, and white. We have several intramural teams so if you played a sport in high school and would like to continue, we’d be happy to have you on board. Baseball (Champions in ’11, ‘13) Lacrosse Basketball (Champions in ’04 and ’05) Ping Pong (Champions in ’09 and ’10) Bowling Racquetball Singles Cross Country (Champions in ’08) Sand Volleyball (Champions in ’11 and ’13) Dodgeball (Champions in ’11) Soccer Ice Hockey (Champions in ’08) Team Racquetball Golf Scramble Team Tennis (Champions in ’10 and ’11) Football (Champions in ’05) Volleyball (Champions in ’11)

Your Room:

All Zahm freshmen on 1st through 3rd floors live in triples this year (on average, the largest rooms in the House). All rooms come with a wastebasket, three desks, three beds, three desk chairs, and three wardrobe closets. The freshmen on the 4th floor will be in doubles. They have the same stuff listed above but just two of everything. The beds are 80" twin. However, if you are over 6'6" or so, you can ask for an extra­long bed (90"). We encourage you to only request the XXL bed if you absolutely need it. You won’t want to waste room space if you don’t need it. If you require a 90” bed, please email Fr. Gary ASAP — [gchamber@nd.edu].

What is helpful about the beds, wardrobes and desks is that they are modular and go together well for bunking or lofting. In addition to these basics, the rooms come with a sink, medicine cabinet, and mirror.

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Most rooms do not have overhead lighting, so a lamp is a good idea. Carpets and shelving are two other ideas you may want to consider. No need to pack all that though. There are plenty of places in South Bend (or the Fall Mall, ND’s 3­day hypermarket on campus) to buy these things at Notre Dame. It would be a good idea to coordinate with your roommates to determine who will be bringing what so that you don’t end up with three TVs, two fridges, and four lamps. (Additionally, it is nice to speak with your roommates before you move with them into a 200 square foot rectangle for the next nine months.) Remember, it is not just your room.

Your Roommate: By now, you will have received information from the Office of Housing concerning your roommate(s). If for some reason you have not received that information, call the Office of Housing at (574) 631­5878. Along with your roommate information, you will also receive your Zahm mailing address.

Miscellaneous:

Zahm House is a smoke­free facility, as are all buildings on campus. Zahm has a laundry room with washers and dryers, although many guys use St. Michael’s

Laundry each week. There aren’t landlines in student rooms anymore, so make sure to bring a cell phone. Currently,

Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint utilize the University’s distributed mobile phone antenna system to drive their signal into campus buildings. If you use another carrier, you will be enjoying the great outdoors more when talking to family and friends.

Bank accounts are available through Notre Dame Federal Credit Union (located just north of campus and First Source Bank (in the basement of LaFortune Student Center near Zahm). See the nuts and bolts of job hunting for more information on banking.

Microwaves and air conditioners are forbidden in student rooms – our old wiring won’t handle them. There are microwaves available on every floor for general use.

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Welcome Crew Biographies

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Bonus Bio ­ Your SUB Rep

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Stuff to Think About Our words are buttressed by our deeds, and our deeds are inspired by our convictions.

­ Fr. Ted Hesburgh, C.S.C.

Notre Dame is full of ordinary people who do extraordinary things.

­ Lou Holtz

I think the world would be a much better place if people adhered to the golden rules of Notre Dame.

­ Regis Philbin (A Zahm Man)

I’ve been ready for this my whole life.

­ Rudy

10 Rules for Success 1. Never eat alone (we’ve got you

covered on this one).

2. Find a quiet place.

3. Be proud of your family, your heritage, and who you are.

4. Don’t be afraid to let people get to know you.

5. Get active early.

6. Don’t confuse your self­worth with your GPA.

7. Don’t settle for your present group of friends.

8. Study, pray, socialize and serve.

9. Listen to the stories of upperclassmen and alumni.

10. Learn the names of all your brother Zahmbies.

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Songs to Permanently Ingrain in Your Memory

Notre Dame, Our Mother (The Alma Mater) Notre Dame, Our Mother, Tender, strong, and true, Proudly in the heavens, Gleams thy Gold and Blue. Glory’s mantle cloaks thee, Golden is thy fame, And our hearts forever, Praise thee Notre Dame, And our hearts forever, Love thee Notre Dame.

The Victory March

Rally sons of Notre Dame,

Sing her glory and sound her fame.

Raise her Gold and Blue,

And cheer with voices true,

Rah, rah for Notre Dame.

We will fight in ev’ry game,

Strong of heart and true to her name.

We will ne’er forget her,

And we’ll cheer her ever, Loyal to Notre

Dame.

Cheer, cheer for old Notre Dame,

Wake up the echoes cheering her name.

Send a volley cheer on high,

Shake down the thunder from the sky.

What though the odds be great or small,

Old Notre Dame will win over all,

While her loyal sons are marching,

Onward to Victory.

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Some Nuts and Bolts

Getting a Job on Campus:

There are lots of jobs for students on campus, some even in the House. You might need to do some footwork to find one, but if you search hard enough you will be able to get one (go to: http://studentemployment.nd.edu/). If you plan on getting a job, you need to be able to fill out the appropriate paperwork. Direct Deposit ( http://controller.nd.edu/assets/89267/direct_deposit_form_v9.pdf): The University only pays students via Direct Deposit. To set up direct deposit you will need to have a voided personal check so they can set up the information correctly. If you don’t have a checking account, no problem. You can set one up with First Source Bank that is conveniently located in the basement of LaFortune Student Center or at the Notre Dame Federal Credit union located just off campus. You only need $5 to set up an account.

I­9 Employment Eligibility Form ( http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i­9.pdf): You will also need to be able to fill out an I­9 Form. For this one you have to show the ORIGINAL documents IN PERSON – check it out on the web. A lot of guys have their pay held up while they wait for Mom and Dad to send forms to them in the mail. When filling out this form make sure you use your campus address. W­4andWH­4Forms (http://controller.nd.edu/assets/91400/fw4_current.pdf) and ( http://controller.nd.edu/assets/89283/wh_4.pdf): You got to give your fair share to Uncle Sam. You can have Mom and Dad help you with this one before you even get to campus if you like. Your Involvement

Being part of a community means more than living in a shared space. We hope that all members of our community will become active in the House. Nothing happens here without people giving of their time and energies for Zahm activities.

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Zahm Banner

Zahm displays a 100’ by 25’ banner on the North Quad side of our building each and every football weekend. We had a new banner made this summer and will be showcasing it for the first time before the Texas game. It takes a lot of manpower to hoist the banner to the fourth floor, but it really is something we are proud of. Visitors to campus regularly come to the North Quad to take their pictures in front of the famous “Here Come the Irish” banner. Be prepared to help out on a Thursday afternoons and Sunday afternoons. We often have a cookout or another social activity to coincide with the banner raising.

Someone Actually Paid for This https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA59WtWsk10 We’ll let you figure out who spent real money on that this fall.

Other Zahm Videos Za on Notre Dame Day, 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjsaUlEE2h8

Year in Review, 2006­2007: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI4M8edyYg0

Raising the Banner, 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6W9tiK9UKs

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Mass in Zahm

All Zahm men are encouraged to participate in the House's religious activities as they feel comfortable. Our beautiful St. Albert the Great Chapel is always open to Zahmbies for prayer and reflection. On Sundays during term time, we celebrate Mass together at 10 pm. The men of the House, of course, serve as cantors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, musicians, readers, servers, and singers. Mass is also celebrated at 10 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and. Other liturgical celebrations of the sacraments and devotionals take place throughout the academic year, such as the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the Stations of the Cross.

Zahm Militant

Zahm Militant is a faith­based fellowship intended to help residents grow as men of God. We strive to grow in Godliness by way of regular participation in the Eucharist and in fellowship activities through which we encourage one another on the journey. We also seek to grow through activities that teach us essential skills for an adult male and homilies that call us to the practice of the virtues. These two elements are drawn together by occasional speakers who come to as share how they strive to grow in faith while living in the world today. Where does the name come from? In part it is taken from an article that describes the Zahm House namesake, Fr. John Zahm, C.S.C., as a "gentle priest" with a "heroic militancy for Christ." It also reflects the reality that becoming a man of God is not something that just happens on its own; it is something about which one must be attentive and diligent. All men of Zahm are welcome to participate in ZahmMilitant events. As we begin a new year, we will be formulating a new schedule for prayer, worship and reflection. Other meetings and events will be scheduled and announced as is appropriate for the nature of the event (e.g., Habitat for Humanity build, lesson in wood chopping, knowing your way around a car, etc.). Militant hosts the annual weekend retreat each year, as well. Typically, it takes place Friday through Sunday before the start of the Spring Semester.

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House Weekend Retreat

For the past few years. many men return early from Christmas break for the our annual weekend retreat at Potato Creek State Park in North Liberty, IN (about a half hour from Zahm). Although the theme of the retreat changes yearly, it always has something to do with being a man of God. Frs. Gary and Greg will work with the coordinators of Zahm Militant to plan and run the retreat. Besides various talks, discussions, prayer experiences, meals, and other planned activities, there is plenty of free time to enjoy Potato Creek and to socialize. Zahm retreatants stay in well­furnished cabins in the State Park (8 men per cabin), which include living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, wood stoves, and screened porches.

Tentative 2016 House Weekend Retreat

3:30 PM, January 8, 2016: Depart Zahm House for Potato Creek State Park 11 AM, January 10, 2016: Depart Potato Creek State Park for Zahm House

Service

The men of Zahm are especially known at Notre Dame for their service to the University and the community. The House enjoys on­going partnerships with several service providers, including the Robinson Community Learning Center, Bengal Bouts/the Holy Cross Missions, the Starlight Children's Foundation, The South Bend Catholic Worker, and the South Bend Medical Foundation.

Among many service projects, the House has hosted bowling and Halloween parties for children served by the Starlight Children's Foundation, tutors and serves as big brothers to children at the Robinson Community Learning Center, contributes generously to Bengal Bouts for the Holy Cross Missions in Bangladesh, sponsors the largest blood drive on­campus for the South Bend Medical Foundation, and helps to build houses for Habitat for Humanity.

One of the House's major events­­entirely planned and run by Zahmbies­­is the Zahm Spring Carnival, which brings hundreds of children who suffer from chronic illnesses or who live in deprived areas of Michiana to Notre Dame's North Quad for a day of fun. The Carnival includes inflatable bouncy houses and slides, a petting zoo, face painting, an ND Fire Department fire truck and firemen, putt­putt golf, wiffle ball, jugglers, cornhole, a dunk tank, popcorn, slushies, cotton candy, and plenty of real food.

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Top 20 Things to Know About ND and Zahm House:

20. Living in Zahm is a once in a lifetime experience; show off all the talents you have and make the most of it.

19. Two of the best events on campus are Bengal Bouts and Bookstore Basketball

—as long as you get knocked out early.

18. Eventually, we all consider being a business major.

17. Keenan Hall: Fifty feet away in distance, 1,000,000 miles away in everything that counts.

16. If you’re going to steal from the dining hall, never say it’s for a school project.

15. Don’t sell your soul to the bookstore.

14. Za every night will add more than the Freshmen 15…oh well, the money goes to charity.

13. Meet as many girls in the first few weeks as you can. They want you to talk to them, trust us.

12. Never feel forced to walk a SMCer home. There’s always the shuttle.

11. Beware of the Midnight Maid.

10. Call Notre Dame women “SMCers” only if you don’t like them or want to be disfigured.

9. 2500 pounds of anything will almost always get you in trouble.

8. Zahm Sports—there’s nothing better than cheering on the Rabid Bats, Fear, or Pain except maybe taunting their opponents until they cry.

7. Go to every dance to which you’re invited. Even if you don’t like your date, there is guaranteed to be at least one hottie there with a loser date that can’t dance.

6. Foreign Sausage should never be eaten or brought to Zahm. EVER

5. Get involved in Student Activities — run for Student Body President, seriously.

4. Don’t be afraid to laugh, especially at yourself.

3. Sleep is an overrated commodity.

2. Football is the essence of life. Tailgates make the games even better.

1. REAL MEN WEAR RED

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The Zahmbie Glossary

In the pages that follow you’ll find an insider’s guide to just about every bit of Notre Dame Vocabulary you need to know. Commit these to memory, there will be a test.

Fr. Jenkins The beloved President of Notre Dame.

The Dome You live under it. There’s no better place to be.

Brian Kelly If you don’t know who he is, how and why did you get a copy of this book? Touchdown Jesus The Library’s divine referee.

The Rock Athletic facility and gym on South Quad that bears the name of Notre Dame’s Godfather: Knute Rockne.

Rolfs Awesome athletic complex on the east side of campus. It’s top notch facilities make up for its lack of tradition. Play there now; it’ soon to be the varsity basketball building.

O’Shag O’Shaughnessy Hall, home of Arts and Leisure majors, where

classes are held for lack of a better place.

Domer ND students...term often used by SMCers when their dates don’t return from the bathroom.

du Lac The name of the Notre Dame Student Handbook; it does wonders for evening out your unbalanced TV stand.

Stonehenge Awesome fountain on North Quad; AKA the peace memorial.

CoMo The Coleman Morse Center, home to Campus Ministry and the First Year of Studies office. Free popcorn and cokes are gone, but there is still a really nice, million dollar marble fountain.

Parietals ND’s rules for boy­girl slumber parties. IGNATS The moose head that once again hangs in the basement. Currently

holds the record for “Most Cavanaughties Kissed.”

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Bookstore Basketball The largest 5 vs 5 single elimination Basketball Tourney in the world played in the spring all over campus.

Rabid Bats Zahm’s very own Interhall, full­contact football team.

FEAR Zahm’s Ice Hockey Team.

PAIN Zahm’s Lacrosse Team.

The Huddle A small convenience store in LaFortune that sells everything from nail clippers to Lunchables for little more than 3 times the regular price.

Shuttle Runs to and from SMC. A cheap way to get downtown...if you can figure out the schedule.

Dogbook Freshman Student Directory, used for finding out who is worth calling… if you find someone who doesn’t need a collar.

The Jack The Joyce Athletic and Convocation Center (J.A.C.C). Two huge humps that account for 2 of the 4 on campus.

Stepan The crazy looking geodesic dome on the north side of campus that leaks and is seriously held together with duct tape. Home to chem. exams and basketball. Yeah, it counts as a hump, too.

Foreign Sausage Absolutely not. ’Roni Za Zahm’s own satisfier of late night hunger, prepared nightly in the basement.

B.P. Breen­Phillips Hall, women’s dorm across North Quad.

Cavanaugh Our lovely sister dorm, located right next door. Huge Enrique enthusiasts.

Farley Women’s dorm just across North Quad. The absolute Finest ND has to offer. Just ask them! P.E. Often called Physical Education, or here Pasquerilla East, another

women’s dorm. “They’re gonna make you sweat in PE,” an old wise man once said.

P­Dub Pasquerilla West, closer to Zahm but it really doesn’t matter.

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Lewis A women’s dorm just west of Zahm. Only relevant twice a year when they serve pancakes, bacon, eggs and cinnamon rolls until 2 a.m.

Freshman 15 The direct result of increased consumption and decreased activity,

often causing cellulite deposits on one’s stomach and thighs. Not just a girl thing; ask Pudge in 3A.

North Quad Quad that is the home to Zahm and all of its minion dorms.

Flex Points They give you $345 a semester to make up for 7 meals a week. Yeah it’s crappy math, but at least now you can buy like 2,467,652 Q­dogs with monopoly money.

South Quad Go there for better food, not better people.

Mod Quad The “East Quad” with the towers and some other dorms that don’t really matter.

God Quad One of the most picturesque places in the world!

West Quad Farther south and not as far west as South Quad. The high­class “mama’s boy” dorms where the children of benefactors get randomly placed each year.

Torquemada Hallowed tradition of the House.

Q­Dogs What better way for the Huddle to get rid of yesterday’s hot dogs than to sell them to us for a quarter?

USC, OSU, Michigan, etc. Schools never to be mentioned unless preceded by, “I hate…” Better learn to hate them early.

Club Hes The 14­story library that houses hours of fun; Club Hes was named after our beloved President Emeritus who served ND as president for 35 years.

Challey A super chill set of singles that lie above the chapel on every floor.

Short for Chapel Alley.

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5­man A place for social gatherings and the complete and utter wasting away of time. Only Zahm has them, probably because we’re better than everyone else. Also, the main reason for all the freshman drama at room picks. 8­man Oh excuse me, forgot they’re “House Commons” now. R.I.P.! Terrence He’s a ladies tree. SMCer Pronounced, “Smicker”. The name given to St. Mary’s chicks. Call an

ND girl a SMCer only if you want a severe beating.

Room Picks The process by which returning House members select their rooms for the upcoming year. For freshman this can include much heartbreak and many closed­door meetings.

First Year Experience New course that replaces Contemporary Topics and Phys. Ed. – Notre Dame graduates will now drown at unprecedented rates for the first time in history.

Midnight Maid She comes in at like 3 a.m. and makes so much noise, you’d think

there was a tornado coming. Just learn to deal with her. LaFun AKA, LaFortune Student Center. It has everything you need. Out like... A closing farewell for Zahm e­mails. Zahm Independence Day March 29 th , a glorious revolution. “Give me liberty or give me death!” Rock It Don’t tuck it. Conor Murphy Lounge 1 st floor study lounge. Seuh A Zahm farewell. Zahmbie Look in the mirror – we are proud to call you brother.

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The front entry of Zahm as seen from our small quad shared with Cavanaugh. Zahm and Cavanaugh pre­date North Quad and were built with their main doors entrances facing each other and their entrances oriented toward the Main Building. You’ll enter and leave many times from these doors.

We hope we’ve answered most of your questions, but if you have any questions left, or just want to hear more about what Zahm is all about, feel free to contact any of us via e­mail or phone.