Rededicating the rededicated past.

Rededication Day 2018: Stedsmen showing the respect

The cornerstone of any and all Founder's Weeks starts with "Rededication Day.” Once again, Stedsmen gathered to rededicate the Rededication of the Rededication of… the Dedication of the Gregorian. Originally called the Sorin Society Room, it was forgotten and lost for a number of years. Rediscovered in the early 2000’s when a fake wall was removed, the mural was restored at great cost. Painted by Luigi Gregori- the artist who painted the University's Basilica and Main Building- the room was dedicated to his honor in 2006.

For the third year in a row, Rededication Day saw a dramatic reading from Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham by Chris Scott ’18, a phone call from America’s playground, Madison, Wisconsin, with Dan Riley ’18, past Resident Assistant, dialing in and sharing a painfully sublime poem set to “Twas the Night Before Christmas” as well as a reading of a letter by a past resident from 1893, Meriwether Snodgress.  With Vice Presidents Barrett and O’Donnell present, President Edwards cut the ceremonial ribbon, opening the room up again. 

On the Rededication service, Shane Dilbeck said, “The pagentry. The fanfare. The tradition. It was all a bit overwhelming. Still, I really enjoyed the Rededication. It was a good combination of comedy and respect for the Hall’s history and tradition… and it was all capped off by ice cream!”

Indeed, it was all of that and more.. and may the Founder continue to smile on all of you!

Moved and inspired electronically by Riley via FaceTime...

 Edwards, flanked by Barett and O'Donnell, cuts the ribbon...

...and Solorzano and Trzaska welcome the newest plaque!