Rector

Amanda Bell is from Chandler, AZ. She graduated from Notre Dame in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology, and lived in McGlinn during her time at Notre Dame. She earned her Master of Arts degree also in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She then spent 10.5 years serving Seton Catholic Prep in Chandler both teaching Theology and serving as Campus Minister. She has always felt a strong call to walk with young people through their years of discerning who they are and where they belong in this world. Most importantly she hopes they will come to know the truth that they are loved and have a unique, unrepeatable, and important role to play. She loves a good adventure, great coffee, exploring her local city, and absolutely loves to style anything: decor, clothes, makeup!

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Amanda truly believes the hand of the Lord prompted her to come to Notre Dame to serve the women of Badin Hall in order to continue her call and passion of accompanying young people in their walk of life and faith- only now at the college level. She reflected: “Notre Dame has long been in my heart since my own time as a student here, but to be called back to serve in this role of Rector is an adventure I never saw coming. I am really excited to share in the mission of Notre Dame and to add to the rich history and unique experience of Residential Life here. I truly am looking forward to first just getting to know the women of Badin and then continuing to foster the unique community that exists within those walls."

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Phone: 574-631-3780

​Email: abell2@nd.edu

Priest in Residence

Rev. Frank Murphy, C.S.C., serves as the Faculty Chaplain and the Coordinator of Spiritual Direction Training at the University of Notre Dame.  Prior to Notre Dame, he served as the pastoral care counselor at the University Health Center at the University of Portland and as the Superior of the Holy Cross Community there.  He spent many years in the District of East Africa serving as assistant parish priest in Holy Cross Parish, Nairobi, Director of Novices, and Superior of the seminary.  He also spent two years in training for spiritual direction and directed retreats at a Loyola House in Guelph, Ontario.  His first years as a priest were spent at Christ the King Parish, South Bend.  Father Frank graduated from Notre Dame in 1980 in PLS, received his M.Div. in 1985, and was ordained in 1986. Father Frank loves the Notre Dame Band -- he played trombone as an undergraduate. He also enjoys walking, bird watching, classical music, reading, and learning about and experiencing different cultures.

Phone: 574-631-5242

​Email: fmurphy4@nd.edu

Assistant Rector

Hi everyone!! I'm Cece and I'm so excited to join the Badin bullfrogs in 4 quad! I'm a second year law student from Buffalo, NY. I attended Franciscan University for undergrad and got my degree in psychology. I love reading, traveling, singing, going for walks around the lake, and spending time with my friends and family. I'm looking forward to this year in Badin and I can't wait to meet you all!

Assistant Rector

Hi Bullfrogs!! My name is Maria and I’m so excited to join the Badin community! I am a second year law student, and I graduated from Notre Dame in 2021 with majors in Political Science and Japanese, and a minor in Theology. In between graduation and coming back for law school, I went abroad and taught English in Japan, and I also worked as a nanny. I love reading, working out, tea/coffee, puzzles, and watching Notre Dame football. I can’t wait to meet you all and I’m looking forward to this upcoming year! :)

2 Lake RA

Major: Biology

Minors: Theology and Constitutional Studies

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Clubs and activities: Biology Uplift Mentor, RecSports Supervisor, Interhall Basketball, FASO (Filipino-American Student Association) and tutoring at Robison Learning Center. 

Fun Facts: This is my first year in Badin as I spent my first 3 years in Howard Hall and I am so so excited to get to know y’all! I love sports, coffee, and reality dating shows, I’m the biggest fan of Chick-Fil-A mac and cheese,  and my top three music artists are Morgan Wallen, 5 Seconds of Summer and specifically Speak Now Taylor Swift.

2 Quad RA

Major: Biology

Supplementary major: Art History

Hometown: Murphy, Texas

Clubs and Activities: ND Archery Club, ND Student Enrichment, and Balfour Hesburgh Scholar

Fun Facts: I do special effects makeup, am absolutely obsessed with movies and Legos, and I just spent the last semester abroad in Ireland :)

3 Lake RA

Major: Architecture

Hometown: Levittown (Long Island), NY

Clubs and Activities: The Shirt Project, Bookstore Basketball, Student Union Board

Fun Fact: I spent the last year studying abroad in Rome! Definitely my favorite city <3. My favorite part of Badin is our small, tight-knit community! My favorite Dining Hall meal is the Boom Boom Chicken Salad (only right answer)

3 Quad RA

Major: Marketing

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Clubs and Activities: Women's Club Lacrosse, TA for Consumer & Org. Buyer Behavior, Boys & Girls Club Volunteer, Bookstore Basketball Volunteer, Undergraduate Women in Business, Badin Hall Flag Football Teammember 

Fun Facts: I love CFA, & am recently-converted Southwest Salad lover, but if I'm not grabbing a bite you can find me studying in O'Shag, Lafun, or Mendoza!! I'm a twin (she also goes to ND) and I love to spend time walking around campus or hanging out with friends!! I just studied abroad in Greece and yes, I do love Mamma Mia & yes, I did get to see the islands where they filmed :) I'm excited to be an RA this year!! ROLL FROGS

4th Floor RA

Major: Psychology and Pre-health major, Posse and Galvin Scholar

Hometown: Marrero, Louisiana

Clubs and Activities: I’ve been apart of the Multicultural Commission and Hall Clerk in Badin. I have also participated in the Families and Babies Lab on campus.

Fun Facts: I have studied in Rome and London. This summer i’m spending my time in Miami. I love cooking, baking and painting! I love the community and hall events in Badin! I can’t wait for next semester to meet everyone:)