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. Walsh is located on Main ("God") Quad, directly south of

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and is directly north of the Knights of Columbus Building. It was built in 1909 and the architect was

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. Among other buildings on the Main Quad of Notre Dame, Walsh Hall is on the

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_to_be_appointed_the_sixth_president_of_Notre_Dame._Walsh_expanded_the_University's_curriculum_and_raised_its_academic_standards._In_the_1960s,_the_basement_was_home_to_the_

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_at_Notre_Dame,_before_the_Knights_of_Columbus_building_was_built._In_1967,_the_hall's_rector_Father_Dan_O'Neil,_made_Walsh_into_a_"stay-hall,"_where_students_could_live_all_four_years_if_they_so_chose._This_eventually_became_the_standard_model_at_Notre_Dame. During_

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,_Walsh_hosted_the_

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._ When_women_were_first_admitted_into_the_university_in_1972,_Walsh_as_well_as_

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_were_converted_to_female_halls._ In_2009,_it_celebrated_it_100th_anniversary_with_events_featuring_alumni_and_current_residents,_a_documentary,_and_with_speeches_by_and_reflections_by_Rev._

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_and_others._ Walsh_Hall's_chapel_was_renovated_in_2012-2013_and_is_dedicated_to_the_ Visitation._During_the_renovations,_stained_glass_windows_featuring_the_Visitation_of_

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_were_installed. In_2016,_it_was_announced_that_the_residents_of_Walsh_Hall_would_live_temporarily_in_

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_for_the_2016-2017_year_while_Walsh_Hall_underwent_the_most_significant_renovations_any_residence_hall_had_until_that_time,_taking_a_full_year.___The_move_was_met_with_mixed_responses,_with_some_criticism._The_renovation_included_new_piping_and_plumbing,_additional_lounges_with_full_kitchens,_new_elevators_and_restrooms,_and_important_accessibility_options._

_Honors_and_awards

In_2011,_Walsh_was_awarded_with_"Best_Freshmen_Orientation_Program"_and_"Women's_Hall_of_the_Year."__2012_saw_Walsh_claim_the_championship_in_Interhall_Lacrosse_and_in_the_Dorm_Energy_Competition.__In_2013,_Walsh_took_trips_to_the_Interhall_Championships_for_both_Flag_Football_and_Lacrosse,_won_Brother-Sister_Hall_of_the_year,_and_broke_a_record_at_Washington_Hall_for_highest_attendance_at_a_student_event_with_the_Mr._ND_Pageant._In_2014-2015,_the_Wild_Women_were_recognized_for_creating_the_Best_New_Event_for_"Pie_Your_President,"_the_Best_Diversity_Event_for_the_"I_AM_WILD"_Photo_Campaign,_and_"Brother-Sister_Dorm_of_the_Year"_with_Dillon_Hall_(again).__Walsh_rounded_out_that_year_by_winning_the_Interhall_Lacrosse_Championship_and_garnering_the_much_coveted_"Hall_of_the_Year"_award_bestowed_by_the_Hall_President's_Council._In_the_2015-2016_and_2017-2018_academic_years,_they_were_again_named_"Women's_Hall_of_the_Year",_earning_the_residents_a_dance_under_the_dome_of_the_main_building_for_each_title.

_External_links

Walsh_Hall_student_website

Hall_profile_at_the_Office_of_Housing

University_of_Notre_Dame_website

_Notable_residents

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_References

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History

The cornerstone was laid May 12, 1909 by Archbishop Alexander Christie (bishop), Alexander Christie of Portland in a ceremony where the president of the university John W. Cavanaugh gave a short sermon. Walsh Hall was constructed at an estimated cost of $100,000 It was constructed in yellow brick, as most of the buildings in its surroundings, but its architectural style was more elaborate and decorated than previous buildings on campus. It was be three stories in height with basement and attic, with an auditorium located in the basement. It was formally dedicated and blessed on October 31st, 1909 by

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. It was built as a male dorm and could accommodate 104 students, and named in honor of the former president Fr. Thomas E. Walsh. Rev Thomas E. Walsh C.S.C created Notre Dame's first football team in 1887 and was only 28 when he was chosen by Rev,

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to be appointed the sixth president of Notre Dame. Walsh expanded the University's curriculum and raised its academic standards. In the 1960s, the basement was home to the

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at Notre Dame, before the Knights of Columbus building was built. In 1967, the hall's rector Father Dan O'Neil, made Walsh into a "stay-hall," where students could live all four years if they so chose. This eventually became the standard model at Notre Dame. Walsh Hall

During

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, Walsh hosted the

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. When women were first admitted into the university in 1972, Walsh as well as

Badin Hall Badin (Sindhi and ur, ) is the main city and capital of Badin District in Sindh, Pakistan. It lies east of the Indus River. It is the 87th largest city in Pakistan. Badin is often called 'Sugar State' due to its production of sugar. Badin D ...

were converted to female halls. In 2009, it celebrated it 100th anniversary with events featuring alumni and current residents, a documentary, and with speeches by and reflections by Rev.

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and others. Walsh Hall's chapel was renovated in 2012-2013 and is dedicated to the Visitation. During the renovations, stained glass windows featuring the Visitation of

were installed. In 2016, it was announced that the residents of Walsh Hall would live temporarily in

Pangborn Hall There are currently 33 undergraduate residence halls at the University of Notre Dame, including 32 active residence halls and Zahm Hall, which serves as a transition dorm when residence halls undergo construction. Several of the halls are historic ...

for the 2016-2017 year while Walsh Hall underwent the most significant renovations any residence hall had until that time, taking a full year. The move was met with mixed responses, with some criticism. The renovation included new piping and plumbing, additional lounges with full kitchens, new elevators and restrooms, and important accessibility options. Walsh hall - Notre Dame

Honors and awards

In 2011, Walsh was awarded with "Best Freshmen Orientation Program" and "Women's Hall of the Year." 2012 saw Walsh claim the championship in Interhall Lacrosse and in the Dorm Energy Competition. In 2013, Walsh took trips to the Interhall Championships for both Flag Football and Lacrosse, won Brother-Sister Hall of the year, and broke a record at Washington Hall for highest attendance at a student event with the Mr. ND Pageant. In 2014-2015, the Wild Women were recognized for creating the Best New Event for "Pie Your President," the Best Diversity Event for the "I AM WILD" Photo Campaign, and "Brother-Sister Dorm of the Year" with Dillon Hall (again). Walsh rounded out that year by winning the Interhall Lacrosse Championship and garnering the much coveted "Hall of the Year" award bestowed by the Hall President's Council. In the 2015-2016 and 2017-2018 academic years, they were again named "Women's Hall of the Year", earning the residents a dance under the dome of the main building for each title.

External links

Walsh Hall student website

Hall profile at the Office of Housing

University of Notre Dame website

Notable residents

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Terry Hanratty Terrence Hugh Hanratty (born January 19, 1948) is a former American football quarterback who played in college at Notre Dame and in the National Football League during the 1960s and 1970s. He earned two Super Bowl rings as the backup quarterbac ...

Eric Wieschaus Eric Francis Wieschaus (born June 8, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana) is an American evolutionary developmental biologist and 1995 Nobel Prize-winner. Early life Born in South Bend, Indiana, he attended John Carroll Catholic High School in Birming ...

* Tom Demetrio * Michelle McNamara '92 *

J.J. Philbin Jennifer Joy Philbin (born August 30, 1974) is an American producer and screenwriter, best known for her work on the drama series ''The O.C.'' She is the daughter of television stars Regis and Joy Philbin. Career Philbin's career began soon ...

* Hannah Storm

References

{{National Register of Historic Places in Indiana Residential buildings completed in 1909 University of Notre Dame residence halls National Register of Historic Places in St. Joseph County, Indiana Historic district contributing properties in Indiana University and college buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Indiana University and college buildings completed in 1909>text version available at National Park Service The coat of arms is taken from the Walsh family.