Farley Hall
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Farley Hall is a female residence hall located on the North Quad of the main campus of the University of Notre Dame.
. The dorm was originally constructed as a men's dorm for 199 male students. The affectionate nickname for him has its roots in his endearing habit of calling the residents of his then-all-male dorms "my boys". Because of the family-like atmosphere he created (it is said that Pop Farley never missed an event in which one of his residents participated), the boys began to call him "Pop". The name stuck until his death in 1939. Farley Hall was the first dorm constructed after World War II
as a result of an increased need for student housing. When the dorm was built and named in his honor, Father Ted Hesburgh served as the first rector
. In his annual talk during Pop Farley week in 2007, Father Hesburgh fondly recalled his first move-in day as rector when 330 freshmen boys moved in to Farley, which today comfortably houses 245 girls. (Farley became a women's dorm in 1973.) A piece of Notre Dame
history still lives in Farley Hall: the desk that Father Hesburgh used during his term as rector still sits in the rector's apartment.
Along with Breen-Phillips Hall, Badin Hall, and Walsh Hall, Farley was one of the first halls to become a women's dorm when Notre Dame became co-ed in 1973. Sr. Jean Lenz, OSF served as Farley's first female rector from 1973 to 1983, and she loved it so much that she decided to stick around. She still lives on the second floor and loves to regale Farley women with stories of her years as the first rector of the first girls' dorm (be advised: many of these stories involve the residence of boys' dorms streaking across the quad towards Farley).
First residence hall constructed after World War II as a result of increased need for student housing; Originally constructed as a residence facility for 199 men; Was the protoype for the stay-hall policy (halls until the late 1960s were divided by class/rank); Converted to a women's hall in 1973. Notable past residents include Dr. Bob Arnot '70 (NBC News Medical Correspondent).
, became rector of Farley Hall in 1993. Her undergraduate work at Immaculata College in Pennsylvania focused on Theology
, English
and Music
. She subsequently received a M.A. in English from Villanova University
and a masters degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University of Chicago. She recently received her doctorate in Pastoral Psychology from the Graduate Theological Foundation. Sister Carrine has worked as a campus minister and as an instructor of theology and English at the junior high and secondary levels. She enjoys the piano
, guitar
, and her little dog, "Farley."
employees. Fiver-person teams representing various dorms and clubs on campus competed on the JACC Ice Arena for the golden bobsled. Other activities at the event included carnival games, free food and a raffle offering prizes like iPod
s, a Nintendo WII and autographed memorabilia. All proceeds from the event went to a charity called First Book.
History
Farley Hall was built in 1942 and was named for Father John "Pop" Farley. Pop Farley, an ND alumnus himself, served as the rector of Corby, Walsh, and Sorin HallsSorin Hall (University of Notre Dame)
Sorin Hall is one of the 29 Residence Halls on the campus of the University of Notre Dame and one of the 15 male dorms. Sorin is located directly north of Walsh Hall and is directly south of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Sorin houses 151 undergraduate students. Its distinctive turret rooms on...
. The dorm was originally constructed as a men's dorm for 199 male students. The affectionate nickname for him has its roots in his endearing habit of calling the residents of his then-all-male dorms "my boys". Because of the family-like atmosphere he created (it is said that Pop Farley never missed an event in which one of his residents participated), the boys began to call him "Pop". The name stuck until his death in 1939. Farley Hall was the first dorm constructed after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
as a result of an increased need for student housing. When the dorm was built and named in his honor, Father Ted Hesburgh served as the first rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
. In his annual talk during Pop Farley week in 2007, Father Hesburgh fondly recalled his first move-in day as rector when 330 freshmen boys moved in to Farley, which today comfortably houses 245 girls. (Farley became a women's dorm in 1973.) A piece of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
history still lives in Farley Hall: the desk that Father Hesburgh used during his term as rector still sits in the rector's apartment.
Along with Breen-Phillips Hall, Badin Hall, and Walsh Hall, Farley was one of the first halls to become a women's dorm when Notre Dame became co-ed in 1973. Sr. Jean Lenz, OSF served as Farley's first female rector from 1973 to 1983, and she loved it so much that she decided to stick around. She still lives on the second floor and loves to regale Farley women with stories of her years as the first rector of the first girls' dorm (be advised: many of these stories involve the residence of boys' dorms streaking across the quad towards Farley).
First residence hall constructed after World War II as a result of increased need for student housing; Originally constructed as a residence facility for 199 men; Was the protoype for the stay-hall policy (halls until the late 1960s were divided by class/rank); Converted to a women's hall in 1973. Notable past residents include Dr. Bob Arnot '70 (NBC News Medical Correspondent).
Current Rector
Sister Carrine Etheridge, a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Monroe, MichiganMonroe, Michigan
Monroe is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 20,733 at the 2010 census. It is the largest city and county seat of Monroe County. The city is bordered on the south by Monroe Charter Township, but both are politically independent. The city is located approximately 14 miles ...
, became rector of Farley Hall in 1993. Her undergraduate work at Immaculata College in Pennsylvania focused on Theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
, English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and Music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
. She subsequently received a M.A. in English from Villanova University
Villanova University
Villanova University is a private university located in Radnor Township, a suburb northwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States...
and a masters degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University of Chicago. She recently received her doctorate in Pastoral Psychology from the Graduate Theological Foundation. Sister Carrine has worked as a campus minister and as an instructor of theology and English at the junior high and secondary levels. She enjoys the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, and her little dog, "Farley."
Mascot
Farley is represented by the Finest. While not a tangible mascot, the girls typically depict the Finest as an angel.Events
The current signature event for Farley Hall is an annual bobsled race called the Farley Fiasco accomplished with collabration from a team of KPMGKPMG
KPMG is one of the largest professional services networks in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, Ernst & Young and PwC. Its global headquarters is located in Amstelveen, Netherlands....
employees. Fiver-person teams representing various dorms and clubs on campus competed on the JACC Ice Arena for the golden bobsled. Other activities at the event included carnival games, free food and a raffle offering prizes like iPod
IPod
iPod is a line of portable media players created and marketed by Apple Inc. The product line-up currently consists of the hard drive-based iPod Classic, the touchscreen iPod Touch, the compact iPod Nano, and the ultra-compact iPod Shuffle...
s, a Nintendo WII and autographed memorabilia. All proceeds from the event went to a charity called First Book.