Zahm Hall

Zahm Hall
Residence Hall

Blazon: Sable fretty gules
University University of Notre Dame
Campus quad North
Motto Venite et apparete aliquid
Established 1937
Named for Rev. John Augustine Zahm, C.S.C.
Architect Maginnis & Walsh
Architectural style Collegiate Gothic
Colors Red and black          
Gender Male
Rector Rev. Matt Hovde, C.S.C.
Undergraduates 202
Chapel Saint Albert the Great
Mascot Ignats the Moose
Interhall sports Football, basketball, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer
Charities Project Warmth, Robinson Community Learning
Major events Battle for the Shadow, Bun Run, Decade Dance
Called Zahmbies
Website Home Page

Zahm Hall is one of the 30 residence halls on the campus of the University of Notre Dame and one of the 16 male dorms. Zahm Hall was built in 1937 and is located directly north of St. Edward's Hall and is directly south of North Quad. Zahm houses 202 undergraduate students, its mascot is Ignats the moose, and its residents are called Zahmbies. The coat of arms is black and red, the colors of Zahm, and the interlaced pattern represents both the Z and the X, symbols of the hall, and the antlers of the moose, the mascot of the hall.

History

Zahm Hall

Zahm Hall was built in 1937 and dedicated to Rev. John Augustine Zahm, CSC. Zahm was a priest, naturalist and scientist at Notre Dame, and was the pioneer of the study of natural sciences at the University.[1] He also is well known for his work on reconciling Christian thought and evolution.[2] He was a close friend of President Theodore Roosevelt and accompanied his in the Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition to South America.[3][4] During World War II, Zahm Hall hosted naval officers. [5]

Traditions

Zahm Hall is best known for its practice of streaking during the Bun Run. The Zahm residents run naked across various campus locations the weekend before final exams.[6] This practice has led to controversy and debate.[7][8] Zahm is known for its raucous reputation on campus. This no-good stereotype comes from the early days of the university, when Zahm Hall had the least desirable reputation and was always picked last by students. Since picks were in order by GPA, Zahm often hosted the least accomplished students.[5]

The gameday sign

Zahm Hall also exhibits a large "Here Come The Irish" sign on the side of the building during home football games. The mascot of the hall is Ignats, a stuffed moose's head acquired in 1979.[5]

Notable residents

References

  1. ↑ New Catholic World.
  2. ↑ Bowden, Henry Warner, ed. (1977). "Zahm, John Augustine". Dictionary of American religious biography (1st ed.). Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press. pp. 539–540. ISBN 0-8371-8906-3.
  3. ↑ Colonel Roosevelt.
  4. ↑ kruck, cherrie, george; miller), dyott, g. m. (george; anthony, fiala,; caroline, gentry,; edward), miller, leo e. (leo; v., morgan, edwin; s., müller, lauro; silva, rondon, cândido mariano da; association, roosevelt memorial; carow, roosevelt, edith kermit; kermit, roosevelt,; theodore, roosevelt,; congress), theodore roosevelt association collection (library of; augustine, zahm, john. "The River of Doubt [2]".
  5. 1 2 3 Dame, ENR/PAZ // University Communications: Web // University of Notre. "Hall portrait: Zahm // News // Notre Dame Magazine // University of Notre Dame". magazine.ND.edu.
  6. ↑ Dame, ENR/PAZ // University Communications: Web // University of Notre. "Study break -- cover your eyes // News // Notre Dame Magazine // University of Notre Dame". magazine.nd.edu.
  7. ↑ Merlan, Anna. "Notre Dame Engulfed in Fierce Debate Over Dong-Heavy Nude Run".
  8. ↑ "On behalf of ND employees: boycott the 'Bun Run' // The Observer". April 28, 2015.

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