Letter From the President
BROthers in Blue,
A four-story, concrete building. A superiority complex that rivals Napoleon. The cardinal direction North. What do these 3 things have in common? The most impressive feat of human construction in the modern era, Keenan Hall.
To all first years, the Office of Residential Life may have told you that this was a “random” assignment. They are lying. Keenan Hall is a calling. You are about to join the greatest community on Earth, with some of the most supportive and handsome men from locations around the globe. Our Hall contains generational talents of two-hand touch athletes, comedians, pizza chefs, and pizza eaters. The Valhalla of male dorms, it’s glory is not just figurative. We can boast 116 glorious rooms, a working elevator, and a fully functional pizza kitchen in our basement. Additionally, the Hall sits just mere steps away from the Michelin Star winning* North Dining Hall.
In all seriousness, it is an absolute honor and a privilege to get to be Keenan’s President this year. For any returning Knights, nothing I say can express the amazing experience of being a Keenan Knight. From the annual Muddy Sunday volleyball tournament, the Disco Roll, and the Keenan Revue, to the smaller events like our Weightlifting Max Days and Keenan Koffee, everyone finds a place in this dorm. Some things for incoming first years to look forward to (but not necessarily understand yet) are:
Bratres in Christo
The annual secession of 3 North North
The legendary Keenan Revue
The Zaland Challenge
The Dillon Pep Rally Raid
And many, many more events. The point is that in Keenan, there is always something going on. Leave those doors open, and you might just catch wind of a brand new tradition. Get psyched. Get hyped. And most importantly, get ready. Go Knights.
XOXO,
Connor “Prez” McCloskey
*Michelin star awarded by Connor McCloskey, not affiliated with the French Tire company Michelin
President: Connor McCloskey
Hailing from “The Region,” better known as Northwest Indiana, Connor McCloskey (sometimes called Gymger) is our 2023-24 Keenan President. When not displaying WikiHows for “How to Know if a Girl Likes You” on the Basement TV or making new cutoffs, he is studying Biological sciences with a concentration in Cell Biology and a minor in Philosophy. If any first-years have questions about being a pre-med, feel free to reach out! His habitat is the 3 West Super 6, a room only just big enough for his favorite activity, sitting shirtless in an open room. Connor’s most important achievement in life is his joint collection with Patrick (the spring VP) of every single women’s dorm shirt. He will never peak higher.
email: cmcclosk@nd.edu
Fall Vice-President: Matthew Turzai
A Pittsburgh native, Matthew Turzai is one of Keenan Hall’s VP’s this year and a resident of the 4 West Super 6. Some of Matt’s hobbies and interests include fighting for justice (coding silly little python programs), becoming vengeance (being a member of Navy ROTC), and defending the people of Gotham (boxing in Bengal Bouts). As a captain in the boxing club this year and a reigning champ, he encourages any new first years to reach out with interest! His biggest piece of advice is to stop by common rooms earlier in the semester and meet your upper classmen. Everyone’s door is always open, as yours should be too!
email: mturzai@nd.edu
Spring Vice-President: Patrick Mulligan
Connor is writing this due to Patrick being a busy busy boy this day that Connor arbitrarily chose to be the day where bios are due. Patrick is a Cincinnati resident, and you should feel pity for him. He is in the Mendoza college of business and is pre-med. If you like riddles in human form, Patrick is your guy. He plays on the Notre Dame rugby team and is a lover of all things ZaLand, as he is one of the managers. Do not steal from ZaLand. You don’t want that kind of guilt. Patrick in his free time enjoys Floortnite, walking to the Rock, and hopping on the horn. He resides in the lovely penthouse suite of the 3 West Super 6. Feel free to reach out!
email: pmullig2@nd.edu
In addition to the Bro-val Office and Hall Staff, Keenan is served by a group of commissioners with specific tasks. Feel free to ask any question relevant to each person and his role!
| Commissioner Role | Name | Name | Name | Name |
| Media | Aidan O’Brian | RJ Murray | ||
| Signature Events | Chris Fountain | Jake Rush | ||
| Wellness/Mental Health | Declan Ryan-Lawton | |||
| Academic/Election | Thomas Fonseca | |||
| Apparel | Andy Donovan | Aidan O’Brian | Richie Mistichelli | Michael Suter |
| Athletic | Jack Kuka | Derek Pasquale | Max Lowry | Thomas Crowe |
| Dance | Thomas Mazzurana | Chris Fountain | Jake Rush | |
| Diversity | Rocco Giannotti | Diego Pavez-Gonzalez | ||
| Environmental | Connor McIlvain | Michael Sterba | ||
| Greendot | Zach Ebner | |||
| Service/Dismas | Thomas Hedman | Evan Hartmen | ||
| Krapper | Daniel Mayer | |||
| Spirit | Fitz Norris | Silas Bahlibi | ||
| Faith | Andrew Peters | |||
| Fitness | Sam Pardy | Ty Friedman | ||
| Upkeep | Nathan Brower | |||
| Mentorship | James Demaro | Walker Bagley | ||
| Off Kampus | Matt Lee | Colly Urdan | Brian Kelley | |
| VitaMEN | Wesley “Wesley” Rich |