Welcome Aboard
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Welcome to the best hall at the University of Notre Dame. No, seriously. Baumer Bucs make up a brotherhood unlike any other on campus. The four years you spend at Notre Dame are marked by the strong community we share in Baumer. Whether it’s eating a meal altogether at the signature Baumer Table™ in South Dining Hall, grilling burgers in Baumer Bay on a nice fall day, or winning intense soccer matches with our Sporting Pepto Soccer Team, Baumer Hall is a visible representation of the finest quality of men. You can recognize a Baumer Buc by his sincerity, care for others, and sense of inclusion.
The Fifth Voyage
This year marks our fifth year of being the best dorm on campus, and we’re committed to continuing this legacy on what we all call The Fifth Voyage. To all our first-years, congratulations on your selection to become a member of this great hall, and we look forward to your arrival in August. Our Welcome Weekend Team has been putting in the hours this summer to make sure of a safe and sound arrival on the ship. Your journey awaits.
Meet the Welcome Weekend Chairs
Co-Chair
George Henken
Hi everyone! My name is George Henken, and I’m a junior from St. Louis, MO. Baumer has treated me well over the past two years, and I could not have asked for a better dorm environment. I am majoring in Accounting in the Mendoza College of Business, and I have a minor in the Business Honors Program. On campus, I’m on the club volleyball team as a player and officer, I’m a practice player for the women’s volleyball team, and I’m one of the Finance and Budgeting Commissioners in Baumer. Some of my hobbies include playing volleyball, playing card games, golfing, and New York Times games.
I look forward to welcoming our new students to the best dorm on campus. I can’t wait to meet you all — if you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out. Go Bucs!
Year: Class of 2026
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Major: Accounting
Minor: Business Honors Program
Fun Fact: I’ve thrown out the first pitch at an STL Cardinals game when I was in grade school.
Favorite Memory in Baumer: The Baumer Hall Retreat in Michigan.
Email: ghenken@nd.edu
Co-Chair
Peter Verges
Hey guys! I’m Peter Verges, and I’m excited to be one of your Welcome Weekend co-chairs this year! I’m from Mandeville, Louisiana, and am a sophomore majoring in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Theology. Aside from school, I’m a part of Sophomore Class Council, Rocketry Club, and am a Co-Director of Dorm Programming for Baumer. I also enjoy golfing, playing with my dog, watching the Saints, and hanging out with friends. I’m eager to help make this year the best one yet for Baumer and to make your transition into college smooth, welcoming, and fun! If you have any questions or just want to have a friendly conversation, feel free to reach out via email or a knock on my door (even after Welcome Weekend is over). Go Bucs!
Year: Class of 2027
Hometown: Mandeville, Louisiana
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Fun Fact: My middle name is Griffin.
Favorite Memory in Baumer: The Baumer Hall Election.
Email: pverges@nd.edu
A Letter To New Students From George and Peter
Welcome to Baumer Hall, Gentlemen!
We are excited for you to join this community, and can’t wait for your arrival in a few short weeks. As you settle into Baumer Hall, know that you are moving into more than just a residence – you are entering a supportive and welcoming community with some of the brightest men on campus.
Whether it be late night study sessions, Saturday game days, time spent in the chapel, hall council meetings, section events, or dorm intramurals, you will find opportunities where brotherhood is formed, ideas are exchanged, and memories are created. The current residents will all tell you that there is something always happening here – your time ahead in Baumer will be filled with a variety of events promoting brotherhood, charity, faith, and fun.
As for your time during Welcome Weekend, take time to explore everything Baumer has to offer. We have plenty of events planned for you all and plenty of ways to get you settled into your new home. However, we do understand that although the start of your Notre Dame journey is exciting, it can at times be overwhelming. That is why we have a strong support system and a strong circle of students and staff ready to welcome you – us co-chairs, the Welcome Weekend team, and all of hall staff are here for you during Welcome Weekend and beyond.
That being said, if you have any questions or concerns as you get ready for move-in, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Our emails are above in our bios, so please feel free to contact us.
Again, welcome to Baumer Hall and we look forward to move-in!
Go Bucs,
George Henken and Peter Verges
Meet the Welcome Weekend Team
Aidan Walsh
Sophomore
Jack Brown
Junior
Jack Gallagher
Sophomore
Mario Suarez
Sophomore
Matthew Dunn
Sophomore
Matthew Scherber
Sophomore
Mike Mora
Junior
Nick Adams
Sophomore
Parker Davidson
Sophomore
Pat Feit
Sophomore
Will Ek
Sophomore
Sam Thornton
Sophomore
Brennan Riley
Sophomore
Will Marasco
Sophomore
Benjamin Giczy
Sophomore
FAQ
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Welcome Weekend takes place for incoming Bucs on Friday, August 23, 2024 - Monday, August 26, 2024 and for incoming transfers on Thursday, August 22 - Monday, August 26.
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Yes! Parent and family programming is scheduled to begin on Friday, August 23 and conclude in the evening on Saturday, August 24.
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Yes, we have a limited amount for storage in the basement for suitcases, winter clothes, etc.
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Yes! All of our washers and dryers are free to use. They are located in the basement next to the gym.
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Welcome Weekend is an exciting time. Focus on moving in, and the Welcome Weekend Team will take care of the rest. For information on the events outside of Baumer during Welcome Weekend, check the official university-wide schedule here.
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Each room comes with a mattress, wood desk and hutch, a wood desk chair, a wood bed frame (loftable), and a wood wardrobe with 3 drawers.
To maximize space, we highly recommend lofting your bed. Ask the Welcome Weekend Team to help you loft your bed with a mallet. Pins are required to do so and they come with your bed frame.
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While it varies between each resident, our Baumer VP has made a list of what he packed and ended up using during his first year at Notre Dame.
