The interior walls were fiberboard while a single-story porch with four wood pillars was placed at the front of the dorm, giving an overall impression of a military barrack.

Lyons, Howard and Morrissey Halls were built between 1924 and 1927 to alleviate the on-campus housing shortage due to the rapid increase in student population after World War I.

They believed that new students needed special attention and regulation, such as earlier curfew and more rules, and in addition they did not want to disrupt freshmen accommodation at the same time as they were developing the new First Year of Studies program.

They also were among the first dorms to offer such amenities as kitchens on every floor, air conditioning, large weight rooms, and in-dorm food sales.

Halls prepare a variety of regular and monthly academic, social, volunteer oriented, spiritual, cultural, and athletic events.

In line with the Gothic style, they feature pointed arches, spires, slate roofs, gables, and projecting bay of stone.

Keenan and Stanford, built in 1957, are representative of functionalist architecture with a simple double-L shape plan, a flat roof, and little exterior ornamentation and was designed by Ellerbe Becket.

[109] President John Francis O'Hara decided to build three new residence halls to remedy this problem: Cavanaugh in 1936, Zahm in 1937, and Breen-Phillips in 1939.

Residents from other three classes, however, were selected through a random lottery process six months prior to move-in, choosing 150 students from a voluntary applicant pool.

The signature event of Duncan Hall is Highlander Highrise, a formal ball held on the 99th floor of Willis Tower in Chicago.

[120] After World War II, Notre Dame saw a large increase in its student population, partially due to the influx of veterans under the new G.I.

[121] To accommodate the increased population, president Hugh O'Donnell announced in 1946 the construction of a new hall north of Breen-Phillips, originally only known as "Project F", but later revealed to be named after John "Pop" Farley.

[124] He served as the rector for Corby, Walsh, and Sorin Halls, where he gained a reputation as a strict disciplinarian and thanks to his track speed, he could chase rule breakers across the campus.

Barry was known as the "front-line chaplain" who won the Silver Star and had landed in Sicily in July 1943 and was involved in battles at Salerno, Anzio, Southern France, and Germany with the 45th Army Division.

[138] The first floor sports an arched opening, creating a distinctive walkway that connects the building and provides east-west access along the existing sidewalk.

Graham Family Hall offers a variety of student accommodations, including singles, doubles, quads, and six-person rooms.

[141] The four new dorms built on West Quad were all of similar plan and build, each consisting mostly of double with some single and triple rooms, and hosting between 262 and 282 students.

Tom was ordained a priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross in the spring of 1998 amidst his family, friends and 250 spirited young Men of Keough Hall.

He and Marion frequently answered calls for help from the city, from small personal loans to large donations to education and religious institutions.

The Angels of Knott Hall (now a male residence) moved into McGlinn in the fall of 1997 and quickly established the dorm as one full of spirit and pride.

It joins Keough, O'Neill, and Welsh Family Halls on the West Quad – sometimes called the "Suburbs" because of the modern amenities of air conditioning, elevators, and the largest rooms on campus.

In 2012, every girl received a two-pound box of assorted chocolates to ensure a maximum energy level throughout study sessions and final exams.

Additionally, PE's signature events are also a large part of the dorm's traditions, as Pasquerilla East has forged a strong bond with its sister charity.

Spanning 75,000 square feet, the building was designed by Mackey Mitchell Architects and built by Skanska Corp and adheres to the modern collegiate Gothic style consistent with the university's campus.

[158] Achieving LEED gold certification, the hall incorporates various eco-friendly features, such as zero VOCs in adhesives and paints, low-flow plumbing, controllable lighting, and a focus on alternative transportation with bicycle storage, diverting 76 percent of construction debris from landfills, utilizing recycled materials, and prioritizing regional sourcing.

[159] Ryan's inhabitants are known as the Wildcats, and their signature event, an annual wheelchair basketball tournament, raises money for charities benefiting those with disabilities.

Ryan's priest in residence, Father Joe Carey (affectionately known as FJ to students), creates another memorable tradition by baking cookies for the dorm every Tuesday night.

According to Notre Dame Magazine, "the switch was made in February 1999 to honor Father Robert F. Griffin, CSC, University chaplain for 30 years and a campus icon until his death in October 1999.

The hall was built thanks to a donation from Robert J. Welsh Jr. '56, a trustee emeritus of the university and former member of the Board of Regents of St. Mary's College, and his wife, Kathleen.

[176] Overlook at Notre Dame is a university-related community that offers studio or one-bedroom apartments directly on the eastern edge of campus.