Siegfried Hall (University of Notre Dame)
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Siegfried Hall is one of the 29 residence halls and one of the 15 male dorms on the campus of the University of Notre Dame
. Siegfried is situated between Pasquerilla West Hall and Theodore Hesburgh Library
on Mod Quad. Siegfried houses 240 undergraduate residents in 114 rooms on three of its four floors (the first floor consists of lounges, a weight room, study rooms and a chapel).
on West Quad. After the move, the new residents adopted the nickname "Ramblers" which was one of the former names used by the University before "Fighting Irish" was adopted. Siegfried rivals with Knott Hall, the other male Mod Quad residence hall.
Siegfried and Knott are the only two residence halls to convert from female to male, in order to preserve Mod Quad’s gender balance when male dorms Flanner and Grace became offices.
have called Siegfried home.
to leadership roles in various clubs. Most importantly, Siegfried Hall has a long tradition of having a close-knit Sunday Night Mass. At 10 pm on Sunday nights, the residents can be found coming together in the Chapel dedicated to Our Lady Seat of Wisdom
. During this time of worship and fellowship, the true meaning of the Notre Dame and Siegfried Hall families can be seen.
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...
. Siegfried is situated between Pasquerilla West Hall and Theodore Hesburgh Library
Theodore Hesburgh Library
Theodore Hesburgh Library is the primary building of the library system of University of Notre Dame. The building opened on September 18, 1963, as the Memorial Library. It was named after Father Theodore Hesburgh in 1987. The library has 3.39 million volumes, the 61st largest collection among...
on Mod Quad. Siegfried houses 240 undergraduate residents in 114 rooms on three of its four floors (the first floor consists of lounges, a weight room, study rooms and a chapel).
Hall History
Constructed in 1988 through the financial commitments of Robert ('37) and Ray ('65) Siegfried, the building was converted from a female hall to a male hall in 1997 after Flanner and Grace Halls became office space. The original female residents of Siegfried Hall moved to Welsh Family HallWelsh Family Hall (University of Notre Dame)
Welsh Family Hall is one of the 27 Residence Halls on the campus of the University of Notre Dame and one of the 13 female dorms. Welsh Family is located directly east of Keough Hall and is directly south of Dillon Hall. Welsh Family houses 262 undergraduate students.- History :Welsh Family Hall...
on West Quad. After the move, the new residents adopted the nickname "Ramblers" which was one of the former names used by the University before "Fighting Irish" was adopted. Siegfried rivals with Knott Hall, the other male Mod Quad residence hall.
Siegfried and Knott are the only two residence halls to convert from female to male, in order to preserve Mod Quad’s gender balance when male dorms Flanner and Grace became offices.
Athletics
Many of Siegfried's residents play a sport for the intramural teams sponsored by RecSports, the Notre Dame interhall sports authority. Siegfried holds championships in almost all of the sports offered, and has won the coveted "All Sports Champions" trophy from the University four years in a row. In addition to interhall sports, some residents serve the University through participation in varsity athletics. In addition, at least five current or former Notre Dame LeprechaunsNotre Dame Leprechaun
The Notre Dame leprechaun is the mascot of the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He appears at athletic events, most notably at football games. It was designed by noted sports artist Theodore W...
have called Siegfried home.
Hall Life
The Ramblers of Siegfried Hall maintain an active role on campus. Almost every Rambler has participated in some form of extracurricular activity during their time at the University. Siegfried raises funds for the South Bend Homeless Shelter through its annual Day of Man fundraiser. On this cold February day, the Ramblers venture out in only t-shirts, flip-flops, and shorts. Additionally, Siegfried residents are involved in activities ranging from the Notre Dame Marching BandBand of the Fighting Irish
The Band of the Fighting Irish is the marching band of the University of Notre Dame. The over 380 members of the band represent nearly every field of study, and include students from all fifty states as well as from overseas...
to leadership roles in various clubs. Most importantly, Siegfried Hall has a long tradition of having a close-knit Sunday Night Mass. At 10 pm on Sunday nights, the residents can be found coming together in the Chapel dedicated to Our Lady Seat of Wisdom
Seat of Wisdom
In the Roman Catholic tradition, the epithet "the Seat of Wisdom" or "Throne of Wisdom" is identified with one of many devotional titles for the Mother of God...
. During this time of worship and fellowship, the true meaning of the Notre Dame and Siegfried Hall families can be seen.
Current Hall Government
- President
- Eddie Linczer '14
- Vice-President
- James O'Donohue III '14
- Senator/ Assistant to the Assistant Rector/ Pizzeria Manager/Judicial Council/Volleyball C Team Captain/Golf C Team Captain
- Kevin Strickland '14
- Resident Assistant
- Dave Suprenant '12 no just kidding he's not
Famous past residents of Siegfried Hall
- Football
- Jeff FaineJeff FaineJeffrey Kalei Faine is an American football center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns 21st overall in the 2003 NFL Draft...
'03, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Sean MahanSean MahanSean Christopher Mahan is an American football center who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
'03, Pittsburgh Steelers - Justin TuckJustin TuckJustin Lee Tuck is an American football defensive end for the National Football League's New York Giants.A former standout defensive end for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Tuck currently plays in the National Football League for the New York Giants. His cousin Adalius Thomas was also a former...
'05, New York Giants
- Jeff Faine
- Women's Basketball
- Katryna GaitherKatryna GaitherKatryna Renée Gaither is a professional women’s basketball player.Gaither attended college at Notre Dame. She ranks second on the school’s all time scoring list with 2,126 career points. She is only one of the three players in school history to have scored 2,126 points...
'97, Minnesota Lynx
- Katryna Gaither
- Law
- Adam Braun '07, Minnesota Lynx