★ Hall Staff ★
Each residence hall at the University of Notre Dame is led by a special group known as the Hall Staff. The Hall Staff is led by the Rector, who facilitates the spiritual, communal and academic life of the hall. Here in PE, our Rector is assisted by two Assistant Rectors (ARs) who are graduate students. These three pyros make up our head staff!
Each section of the hall is also faithfully led by a Notre Dame senior who is a Resident Assistant (being an RA is a senior privilege and one of the most coveted and respected student leadership positions at Notre Dame). RAs host weekly section events and support the students in their section, making each one a unique community within PE. Together, these nine pyros compose the Hall Staff and work day and night to provide a positive and healthy living environment for all residents.
We're also blessed to have a priest in residence in Pasquerilla East! Fr. Terry lives in an apartment on the 7th floor. He officiates at Sunday and Candlelight Mass every week, and is always available for support or science humor. Make sure to introduce yourself when you see him!
Each section of the hall is also faithfully led by a Notre Dame senior who is a Resident Assistant (being an RA is a senior privilege and one of the most coveted and respected student leadership positions at Notre Dame). RAs host weekly section events and support the students in their section, making each one a unique community within PE. Together, these nine pyros compose the Hall Staff and work day and night to provide a positive and healthy living environment for all residents.
We're also blessed to have a priest in residence in Pasquerilla East! Fr. Terry lives in an apartment on the 7th floor. He officiates at Sunday and Candlelight Mass every week, and is always available for support or science humor. Make sure to introduce yourself when you see him!
2023-2024 Staff Coming Soon!
★ 2022-2023 Resident Assistants ★
Jordan Lydon | 6A RA
major: Political Science
minor: Hesburgh Program in Public Service
hometown: Hopewell, Pennsylvania
favorite things about PE:
I’m new to PE this year so I’m so excited to meet everyone and get involved with the amazing community + meet so many new faces!!
favorite spots on campus:
the booths of LaFun, the trees by Stonehenge (perfect place to hammock), and Purcell Pavilion during basketball games
a few favorite things:
Ted Lasso, Greek yogurt, Southwest & Boom Boom salads (specifically from NDH), my dog Rooney, Quinn XCII, Tai Verdes, Taylor Swift, Sheetz (to everyone from the east coast, Wawa could never compare), hammocking, kayaking, watching basketball, meeting new people, & listening to copious amounts of music at any given time
major: Political Science
minor: Hesburgh Program in Public Service
hometown: Hopewell, Pennsylvania
favorite things about PE:
I’m new to PE this year so I’m so excited to meet everyone and get involved with the amazing community + meet so many new faces!!
favorite spots on campus:
the booths of LaFun, the trees by Stonehenge (perfect place to hammock), and Purcell Pavilion during basketball games
a few favorite things:
Ted Lasso, Greek yogurt, Southwest & Boom Boom salads (specifically from NDH), my dog Rooney, Quinn XCII, Tai Verdes, Taylor Swift, Sheetz (to everyone from the east coast, Wawa could never compare), hammocking, kayaking, watching basketball, meeting new people, & listening to copious amounts of music at any given time
Caitlin Miller | 6B RA
majors: Accountancy & ACMS (Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics)
hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana
favorite things about PE:
the elounges, our location, the amazing community
favorite spots on campus:
the picnic table by the lake outside of West Lake Hall/Lyons & the second floor of LaFun
a few favorite things:
Dolly Parton, The Head and the Heart, Mamma Mia! (movie and soundtrack), the 2015 live-action Cinderella movie, The Good Place, New Girl, fresh sweet corn, driving golf carts, graphic design, embroidery, crocheting, Brené Brown, reading, Raspberry Lime Polar Seltzer, Capri Sun, dogs, baby animals (especially chicks, goats, and birds)
majors: Accountancy & ACMS (Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics)
hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana
favorite things about PE:
the elounges, our location, the amazing community
favorite spots on campus:
the picnic table by the lake outside of West Lake Hall/Lyons & the second floor of LaFun
a few favorite things:
Dolly Parton, The Head and the Heart, Mamma Mia! (movie and soundtrack), the 2015 live-action Cinderella movie, The Good Place, New Girl, fresh sweet corn, driving golf carts, graphic design, embroidery, crocheting, Brené Brown, reading, Raspberry Lime Polar Seltzer, Capri Sun, dogs, baby animals (especially chicks, goats, and birds)
Anna Medrano | 7A RA
major: Mechanical Engineering
minor: Energy Studies
hometown: Cumming, Georgia
favorite things about PE:
the community!!! plus 7th floor balcony and our fire theme (pun absolutely intended)
favorite spots on campus:
Fitzpatrick Hall of Engineering and the Clarke Memorial Fountain (Stonehenge)
a few favorite things:
sunflower seeds, Georgia farms, volleyball, birds, bread, reading, exploring, The Mandalorian (and found family stories), fire, CAD modeling, sweet and salty combos, the ocean, waterfalls, memes (my fyp is very interesting), dancing, How To Train Your Dragon, single-player video games, liminal spaces, strawberry milk, waterparks
major: Mechanical Engineering
minor: Energy Studies
hometown: Cumming, Georgia
favorite things about PE:
the community!!! plus 7th floor balcony and our fire theme (pun absolutely intended)
favorite spots on campus:
Fitzpatrick Hall of Engineering and the Clarke Memorial Fountain (Stonehenge)
a few favorite things:
sunflower seeds, Georgia farms, volleyball, birds, bread, reading, exploring, The Mandalorian (and found family stories), fire, CAD modeling, sweet and salty combos, the ocean, waterfalls, memes (my fyp is very interesting), dancing, How To Train Your Dragon, single-player video games, liminal spaces, strawberry milk, waterparks
Noelle Dana | 7B RA
majors: Classics & Philosophy
minors: Business Economics & Hesburgh Program in Public Service
hometown: Bangor, Maine
favorite things about PE:
all of the amazing pyros, hall council, & location!
favorite spots on campus:
the grotto, library lawn, the lakes, & of course PE!
a few favorite things:
Merlin, Jane the Virgin, Dead Poets Society, Phillip Phillips, Imagine Dragons, carbonara, chocolate, ceramics, travel, politics, the news, mentorship, dogs, warm spring days, Broadway, Hamilton, sudoku, and picnicking
majors: Classics & Philosophy
minors: Business Economics & Hesburgh Program in Public Service
hometown: Bangor, Maine
favorite things about PE:
all of the amazing pyros, hall council, & location!
favorite spots on campus:
the grotto, library lawn, the lakes, & of course PE!
a few favorite things:
Merlin, Jane the Virgin, Dead Poets Society, Phillip Phillips, Imagine Dragons, carbonara, chocolate, ceramics, travel, politics, the news, mentorship, dogs, warm spring days, Broadway, Hamilton, sudoku, and picnicking
Anna Hurt | 8A RA
majors: Theology & Philosophy
minor: Journalism, Ethics and Democracy
hometown: Dallas, Texas
favorite things about PE:
My favorite thing about PE is the wonderful PEople. I love hearing everyone laughing in the study lounges at nights and saying hi to everyone when I see them around campus!
favorite spots on campus:
I love the benches around the lake and the grotto.
a few favorite things:
tacos, Texas, SpongeBob, swimming, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, The Office, board games, floral prints, Diary of a Wimpy Kid (the movies and the books), Arrested Development, watching sports, the movie version of Les Mis, Jane Austen, Lorde, Topo Chico, Chick-fil-A, iced coffee, raspberries, The Great British Baking Show, the beach, and my baby nephew who I never stop talking about :)
majors: Theology & Philosophy
minor: Journalism, Ethics and Democracy
hometown: Dallas, Texas
favorite things about PE:
My favorite thing about PE is the wonderful PEople. I love hearing everyone laughing in the study lounges at nights and saying hi to everyone when I see them around campus!
favorite spots on campus:
I love the benches around the lake and the grotto.
a few favorite things:
tacos, Texas, SpongeBob, swimming, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, The Office, board games, floral prints, Diary of a Wimpy Kid (the movies and the books), Arrested Development, watching sports, the movie version of Les Mis, Jane Austen, Lorde, Topo Chico, Chick-fil-A, iced coffee, raspberries, The Great British Baking Show, the beach, and my baby nephew who I never stop talking about :)
Crystal DiBiase | 8B RA
majors: Neuroscience and Behavior & Latino Studies
minor: Theology
hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
favorite things about PE:
the community, being able to sit in the elounge and chat with anyone that walks past, Wednesday candlelit mass, watching weird YouTube videos on the PE family room TV, and getting to know all the pyros!!
favorite spots on campus:
the Grotto, the McNeill Library in Geddes, 2nd floor of Hes, benches in front of the Dome
a few favorite things:
traveling/going on adventures, reading, drinking tea, dogs, the smell of rain, Parks and Rec, crème brûlée, sheets that just came out of the dryer, musicals, sour patch watermelon, Bad Bunny, Ed Sheeran, Les Mis, sleeping in random places, fettuccine alfredo, cooking and baking spontaneously, spending time with friends and fam, people watching, ice cream & of course Notre Dame :)
majors: Neuroscience and Behavior & Latino Studies
minor: Theology
hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
favorite things about PE:
the community, being able to sit in the elounge and chat with anyone that walks past, Wednesday candlelit mass, watching weird YouTube videos on the PE family room TV, and getting to know all the pyros!!
favorite spots on campus:
the Grotto, the McNeill Library in Geddes, 2nd floor of Hes, benches in front of the Dome
a few favorite things:
traveling/going on adventures, reading, drinking tea, dogs, the smell of rain, Parks and Rec, crème brûlée, sheets that just came out of the dryer, musicals, sour patch watermelon, Bad Bunny, Ed Sheeran, Les Mis, sleeping in random places, fettuccine alfredo, cooking and baking spontaneously, spending time with friends and fam, people watching, ice cream & of course Notre Dame :)
★ Assistant Rectors ★
Emilee Skidgel | 6th Floor AR
area of study: Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)
hometown: Diamond Bar, California
favorite things about PE:
I'm looking forward to hall sports and Freeman era energy!!
favorite spots on campus:
The grotto, the holy hike, and first floor of Geddes
a few favorite things:
The Office, Green Bay Packers and everything football, Quentin Tarantino films, rom-coms on bad days, concerts, Led Zeppelin, Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce, Luke Combs, dogs, working out, reading, card games, traveling, cooking, caffeine, and stand-up comedy!
area of study: Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)
hometown: Diamond Bar, California
favorite things about PE:
I'm looking forward to hall sports and Freeman era energy!!
favorite spots on campus:
The grotto, the holy hike, and first floor of Geddes
a few favorite things:
The Office, Green Bay Packers and everything football, Quentin Tarantino films, rom-coms on bad days, concerts, Led Zeppelin, Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce, Luke Combs, dogs, working out, reading, card games, traveling, cooking, caffeine, and stand-up comedy!
Sarah Harouse | 8th Floor AR
area of study: MS in Global Health
hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
favorite things about PE:
I am excited to be a part of a strong dorm community
favorite spots on campus:
The lakes & the sand volleyball courts at carroll hall
a few favorite things:
karaoke, Harry Styles, cold brew, musicals, Sheetz, Gossip Girl, New York City, music, chocolate chip muffins, bagels, Taylor Swift, The Office, my espresso machine, Notre Dame football, Steelers football, Yankees baseball, Ireland, learning new musical instruments, Panera chocolate chip cookies, chick fil a sauce, Disney World, my air fryer, and nodding my head when I see someone I know
area of study: MS in Global Health
hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
favorite things about PE:
I am excited to be a part of a strong dorm community
favorite spots on campus:
The lakes & the sand volleyball courts at carroll hall
a few favorite things:
karaoke, Harry Styles, cold brew, musicals, Sheetz, Gossip Girl, New York City, music, chocolate chip muffins, bagels, Taylor Swift, The Office, my espresso machine, Notre Dame football, Steelers football, Yankees baseball, Ireland, learning new musical instruments, Panera chocolate chip cookies, chick fil a sauce, Disney World, my air fryer, and nodding my head when I see someone I know
★ Rector ★
Laurie (Lola) Svatek
hometown: Two Rivers, WI favorite things about PE: Definitely, the people! PE has become my home. I really appreciate the joy, laughter and support I see and hear around me each day. I am always reminded that "No Pyro is left behind". I couldn't ask for a better Pyro Family. favorite spots on campus: PE is my number one choice. I also really love the Grotto for a quiet place to think and pray. And when I'm in the mood for fun, I take a walk and take in all the folks gathered on the quads around campus. a few favorite things: Well, my family is of course one of those things...especially my nieces and nephews. I also really love traveling, especially internationally. And finally, DISNEY! If you ask some folks, they might be surprised that I didn't name Disney as my first response as I talk about it quite a bit. In fact, I even have a Disney World Retreat planned! |
★ Priest-in-Residence ★
Rev. Terrence Ehrman, C.S.C. (Father Terry)
hometown: Catonsville, Maryland (outside of Baltimore) favorite things about PE: all the Pyros! St. Catherine of Siena Chapel, Sunday Mass, Wednesday Candlelit Mass, its location (not far from my day job) favorite spots on campus: (besides PE): the lakes, Holy Cross Hill, Corby Hall, wherever I am teaching and interacting with students a few favorite things: creation, identifying plants, birds, and insects, microscopes, field guides, PE nature tours, the communion of saints, family and friends, visiting cathedrals and ball parks, The Lord of the Rings, black and white trail mix message from Father Terry: Hello, Pyros. I am Fr. Terry, your priest in-residence. I’ve been on campus since 2012 and am currently an assistant director with the Center for Theology, Science, and Human Flourishing and teach classes on theology and science in the Department of Theology. I graduated from Notre Dame as a biology major and earned a master’s of science in aquatic ecology from Virginia Tech before returning to Moreau Seminary at Notre Dame. I was ordained a Holy Cross priest in 2000. I graduated from the Catholic University of America with a doctorate in systematic theology. I am originally from Baltimore, Maryland where all of my family still lives (parents, 4 siblings, 3 in-laws, and 7 nieces and nephews). I enjoy all aspects of creation, from the cosmic to the terrestrial and aquatic. I look forward to meeting all of you in person. God Bless. |