Rededication Day.

President Heffernan takes the podium...

Founder's Week kicked into high gear with "Rededication Day.” Once again, Stedsmen gathered to rededicate the Rededication of the Rededication of… of the Dedication of the Gregorian. Originally called the Sorin Society Room, the room and its mural were forgotten and lost for a number of years. Rediscovered when a fake wall was removed and restored in the early 2000’s, the room and its mural once again regained their place of honor. Painted by Luigi Gregori- the artist who painted the University's Basilica and Main Building- the room was dedicated to his memory in 2006.

At this year’s Rededication, there was a reading of a modern adaptation of the Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham by freshman Matt Mazzoli and “a reflection” on the Gregorian lounge via a phone call by former Hall President, Tommy Kelly. Still, there was the reading from a letter written in 1882 by Meriwether Snodgrass, former resident, who was present at the mural's unveiling. Oh, yes. There was a ceremonial ribbon cutting and the hanging of the Founder Week's Luigi Gregori portrait. 

On the Rededication of the Rededication of… x19 of the Dedication of the Gregorian, Fr. Ralph Haag, CSC, shared, "It's what Luigi would have wanted! Really."

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... Mazzoli orates...

... President Heffernan and Vice President Niccol place the plaque...

... while Vice President Jones places the portrait.

A new FIRST...

Partridge and Mazzoli: Mullet Smash Champions 

... for Founder's Week. With one hundred and forty-four years of history and tradition, one might think that Steds cannot possibly have any more history and tradition. Tosh! And just when they said it couldn't be done, we done went and did it! At the direction of our Mullets Against Malaria Commissioner, Griffin Reidy, the Mullet Smash was initiated, pitting pairs of Stedsmen against each other in a pickleball tourney. Held in the Steds parking lot and with the assistance of Evan Greer, a pickleball aficionado, who taped the lines, Steds teams faced off, playing for glory, and of course, bragging rights. In the end, only one team could win and win they did. A team of upstart freshmen, Andrew Partridge and Matt Mazzoli, started fast, dominated play and never looked back... ultimately winning the championship game. On the win, Partridge, Steds freshman and resident Marylander, said, "It was a great team effort and wouldn’t have wanted to do it with anyone else but Matt, " while fellow freshman and resident South Carolinian, Mazzoli, shared, "I got carried away!"

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Founder's Week...

Easley: a beacon of prestige and history

... would not be the same without the Founder's Week shirt! This year's shirt comes in either black or white with a one of a kind design from the 80's on the back. It's true! The design is really from the 80's. Yes, even our t-shirts at Steds are historical! With a phoenix rising from its own ashes and the message of "out of ashes we shall rise," it's a design capturing the spirit of the Hall after the Great Fire. On receiving his couture and historical shirt, Jackson Easley, Steds freshman and resident Kentuckian, shared, "As I donned the Founders Week, I felt one word: excellence. Walking around campus, I could feel 144 years of excellence radiating from me. I was no longer simply a student. I was a Stedsman, a beacon of prestige, and the living embodiment of 144 years of institutional greatness!”

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It's here!

Stedsmen and friends of St. Edward, Happy Founder's Week! Yes, our week long celebration of the Founder of the University and the oldest and most storied residence hall, Fr. Edward Sorin, C.S.C., and St. Edward’s, begins today. As you can tell, the week is jammed packed with history, tradition, and FUN. More to report as the week unfolds, but in the meantime, Stedsmen and friends of St. Ed's everywhere... may the Founder smile upon you always! 

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Your Sunday picture...

Farewell!

... from Notre Dame. Well, not exactly. Here is a view from South Florida, where the sun shined, the palm trees swayed, and the sand and surf were gentle. Sadly, it is the close of a relaxing and rejuvenating break, but don't be sad! Something very special is just ahead! Enjoy and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

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Again...

 ... Best of the Gentlemen's Monthly. What can we say, but Fall Break is getting the better of all of us! Well, TEN years ago this was the posting. Enjoy this blast from the very distant past.   

Your Sunday picture...

It was fun...

...from Notre Dame. Here's a view of the setting sun on St. Mary's Lake, Carroll Hall, AND Fall Break. It was a great break, but now, it's back to the grind of early mornings, classes, long lines at the dining hall, papers, and late nights. Sadly, all good things come to an end. Still, enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

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Best of..

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

Today...

It's pretty quiet.

...is the last weekday of Fall Break, and in honor of that, let's enjoy the silence...

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