Best of...

 ... the Gentlemen's Monthly. Well, TEN years ago this was the posting. Enjoy this blast from the very distant past.   

Saturday's Squirrel.

It's raining rabbits!

There is a surprising amount of wildlife on campus, and as of late, there has been an explosion in the campus rabbit population. Wherever you look, there's a rabbit or two... sometimes even three or more! While they are all over the place, one place campus rabbits prefer in particular is the green space behind St. Ed's. When asked why rabbits might prefer Steds grass than that of other halls, Fr. Terry Ehrman, C.S.C., theologian and biologist, said, "The grass is greener at Steds."

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It's official!

Julia and Patrick exchanging vows...

They got married! Patrick Digenan '20 and Julia White '20 of Cavanaugh were married at the Log Chapel. Only making a most beautiful day even more beautiful, this couple gleamed brighter than the sun, making a sunny day sunnier. And it was about time they got married... they been dating ever since their first meeting on that first day of Welcome Week! Now, surrounded by their families, Julia and Patrick exchanged theirs vows with great emotion and happiness... and with a few kisses. Later, Julia and Patrick renewed their wedding vows in Santa Barbara amid family and friends. On Julia joining both his family and Steds family, John Digenan '24 shared, "It was great to see Julia officially be welcomed into the Steds family with her marriage to Patrick, but having so many of the Steds family there to support and witness it made it even more special!"

Congratulations to the new couple Julia and Patrick! 

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... surrounded by family...

... Fr. Ralph and John Challenger (cousin of Pat) enjoy Californian cuisine... 

... and after vows were renewed...

... it was time to party...

... and party we did...

... and even found a new yacht for the Yacht Dance.

Your Sunday picture...

Good night

... from Notre Dame. Here's a view of Mary and the Dome at early twilight taken from the very southern edge of St. Edward's Park. Whether in the morning, afternoon, night or whenever, Mary and the Dome are always a sight a behold. Enjoy, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

What are they...

Stedsmen reaching new heights: Wilson, Mudigonda, and Meares

… doing? Yes, what are our Stedsmen doing now that they no longer have classes to attend, papers to procrastinate writing, nor any thing else for that matter, especially if they have graduated?! Having graduated many moons ago, Stedsmen Chris Wilson NDLS '08, Dr. Tej Mudigonda '10, Joe Meares '10 went hiking in the Green Mountains of Vermont and reignited their bonds of friendship forged at Steds back in the early 2000s. Despite being on in years, the three were able to accomplish a TWO hour hike with 3,000 foot of vertical climb. No small feat, especially when you consider that Chris was able to close a deal during the hike.  Joe & Tej were freshman in the hall during Fr. Ralph’s first year as rector, while Chris Wilson was one of Father's first assistant rectors. On the hiking and reminiscing, Meares shared, "Although many things have changed since then, one thing remains constant: Gentlemen stick together and push each other to new heights, regardless of age or time spent apart!"

Best of...

 ... the Gentlemen's Monthly. Well, TEN years ago this was the posting. Enjoy this blast from the very distant past.   

Funny things...

Oh, okay. Thanks!

... that you see on campus that make you laugh. When making a visit to the Hesburgh Memorial Library, which is currently undergoing a renovation, visitors will see this memorable and laughable scene of port-a-potties and a campus sign. On this scene, an unnamed University official said, "What we would do without campus signs!"

What are they

Coach Freeman (C) with Johnson (R)

… doing? Yes, what are our Stedsmen doing now that they no longer have classes to attend, papers to procrastinate writing, nor any thing else for that matter, especially if they have graduated?! Indeed, what are they doing this summer?! Well, Edward "Ed" Johnson '84, of now defunct Grace Hall but adopted by Steds through his two sons Stedsmen, Eddie '20 and Ryan '24, was in New York to hear Coach Freeman and other football players speak as well as see them open the New York Stock Exchange. On being at this most unique gathering, Johnson said, "Representing the Gentlemen with the best coach in the land... it's a dream come true."

Saturday's Squirrel.

A quiet moment 

While campus is empty of students, our furry friends are at the helm. Surprisingly, keeping an eye on things is tough and demanding work, and so, even now and then, a break is needed. Recently, while working in front of the Main Building, this squirrel, with a white tail, was spotted taking five and enjoying a nut. On being spotted this squirrel non-verbaled, "Sorry, go to the next tree. I'm on break."