Saturday Squirrel.

Junonia coenia

With our squirrels busy preparing for the coming winter, we can turn the spot light on another campus neighbor. This butterfly, the Common Buckeye, Junonia coenia, was spotted on a daisy outside of the Morris Inn. While bees were about collecting nectar, this butterfly appeared to be doing something different. What was it doing? On being spotted, this butterfly non-verbaled, "Get out of the way. I am catching some rays!"

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They got...

Zoe and Ben with Fr. Ralph...

... married! With Fr. Ralph witnessing and the Steds family present, Zoe Tulauskas ’20 of Lyons and Ben Merrick ’20 of Steds were married at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit, Michigan. It was a cloudy and grey day, but nothing could put a damper on this special day nor the radiance of this bride and the beaming pride of the groom. On Zoe joining the Steds family, Noah Viner ’20, Stedsman, Best Man and resident Vermonter, shared, “While the happy couple exchanged vows, Zoe has always been a part of the Steds family. The rumors about the Lyon Hall arch seem to hold up! It was an amazing weekend with friends and family celebrating a truly special couple!” 

Best wishes and congratulations Zoe and Ben!

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... and with the Stedsmen...

... and specials beverages

... and a sweet ending!

A homecoming...

Fr. Joel Kolb has returned

... it was. Yes, this past weekend was a homecoming for many at ND, including many Stedsmen. You name it and that graduating Steds class was here. But for one Stedsman, it was a most special return. That's right... Father Joel Kolb '15 of the Diocese of Milwaukee returned to Steds after his recent ordination to the priesthood last spring. While many would attribute the dethroning of number one Miami to a number of things, ranging from the leprechaun kicking a field goal on ESPN's GameDay to the LED lighting of crowd in the stadium, many a Stedsman would also add that Steds played its part too as Fr. Joel celebrated, BEFORE the game, his first Mass at his former hall chapel, the Chapel of St. Edward and St. John. On his celebrating Mass, Teagan Adams, Steds junior and resident Kentuckian, shared, "St. Ed’s favorite son, Fr. Joel Kolb has returned! Can we get an 'AMEN'?!"

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Veterans' Day.

Steds President Michael Heffernan standing watch

As our Nation pauses to remember our veterans, so does our University. While Notre Dame may not have the day off, members of Notre Dame’s ROTC programs are holding a vigil at the Clarke War Memorial fountain, commonly referred to Stonehenge, to honor veterans. As they do, let us pause and give thanks for the women and men, who throughout time, have risen to the occasion to serve, even sacrifice all, for our Nation, its ideals and freedoms. Indeed, it is the least we could do.

On participating in the vigil, Emmett Galvin, Steds sophomore, Navy ROTC member, and resident Virginian, shared, "Participating in the Veterans Day vigil at the War Memorial Fountain was a great opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who have served and continue to serve our country. It was a small way to show my appreciation and make sure their service is never forgotten."

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A new...

Welcome to the Park

... addition to the St. Ed's Park. That's right. St. Ed's is NOT on North Quad, God Quad, or any quad for that matter. St. Ed's is conveniently located on St. Edward's Park just as the Founder, Fr. Sorin, wanted. Anyway, over the past couple of years, the Park has lost its two iconic sugar maple trees. Ironically, the last one was felled on St. Edward's Day, October 13th! Home to many squirrels and raccoon families, the trees had decayed and were a safety hazard. But today, a new tree was planted right where the old one was. On planting the new tree, a Notre Dame groundkeeper stated, "Give it some time, and this tree will look like it was always here."

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No...

No thanks! I'll wait for the next ride up without you.

... exit. It's not just an existantialist one act play by the Jean-Paul Sartre as it's actually a reality at Steds. And Daniel Loughlin discovered that when taking the Steds elevator. After getting in, Loughlin soon discovered he couldn't exit. Yup, he was trapped. But a quick call to NDFD, Loughlin was out in no time, able to live a life of academic fulfillment. Oddly enough, this was NOT the first time for this to happen to Loughlin. Recently, while in New York at the UBS bank building, Loughlin got trapped in the elevator. Bad luck, or a sign? You decide. On getting trapped in elevators, Loughlin, Steds sophomore and resident New Jerseyan, shared, "a wise man once said, 'in order to rise, you must first stuck in the elevator.'”

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Your Sunday picture...

All's quiet!

... from Notre Dame. Here is a view of the 1st floor east hallway of Steds. As you can see, it is empty of people, devoid of any action or noise. It is all quiet... just like the rest of campus after yesterday's historic win against Miami. Enjoy the silence, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

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