Notre Dame to examine using stadium location as hub for student life and academic facilities | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Notre Dame to examine using stadium location as hub for student life and academic facilities Notre Dame to examine using stadium location as hub for student life and academic facilities Published: May 02, 2013 Author: Dennis Brown Conceptual sketch of Notre Dame Stadium. Larger image The University of Notre Dame announced today (May 2) that it is exploring an innovative approach to campus planning that would take advantage of the central location of the football stadium to make it a hub for, among other possibilities, a student center, media center and classroom and conference center. “Inspired by the University’s campus master plan, we will study the possibility of accomplishing multiple objectives — namely, preserve the campus’ pedestrian character by taking advantage of a central location for needed facilities, retain the integrity of a legendary stadium, improve the visual attractiveness of the exterior stadium wall, and enhance the game day experience for our football fans,” Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., the University’s president, said after presenting an outline of the initiative to members of the Board of Trustees at its spring meeting. Potential areas of examination include constructing additions to the stadium to provide: Space for classrooms, conferences, speakers, meetings, receptions and other events. A student center for assembly and activity areas. Resources for media, including facilities for the University’s expanding video and digital initiatives for academic purposes and external relations, as well as a press box. A location for various hospitality functions for community and campus patrons. Enhancements to the fan experience, including premium seating options. The study will include representatives from the offices of the Provost, Student Affairs, Executive Vice President, University Relations and Architect, Notre Dame Athletics and other departments, as well as outside consultants. Costs and other details related to possible projects will be unknown until specific plans — if any — are put in place. Under all circumstances, however, the University will keep the original stadium intact. Notre Dame Stadium opened in 1930 and was expanded to its current configuration in 1997. One of the nation’s most iconic athletics venues, it is used fewer than 10 times annually for home football games, RecSports events, and the University Commencement Ceremony. Posted In: Athletics Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related September 28, 2022 Notre Dame brings home football experience pageantry to Las Vegas for Shamrock Series September 14, 2022 Football weekend events: Notre Dame vs. California September 07, 2022 Football weekend events: Notre Dame vs. Marshall June 23, 2022 Notre Dame to honor pioneers of Irish women’s athletics April 18, 2022 The Shirt 2022 to be unveiled in person on April 22 For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn