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The month in photos, February 2026

By University of Notre Dame

March 3^rd, 2026

February 2026 at Notre Dame included annual events like Junior Parents Weekend and the Keenan Revue. But it also had a surprise or two: Ever sent a potato as a Valentine’s Day greeting? Or attended Mass in the snow? We present the photographic evidence!

Ice chapel Mass draws thousands

February 2: Rev. Pete McCormick, C.S.C., celebrates Mass on North Quad in front of an ice chapel built by students and named the St. Olaf Ice Chapel. Thousands of people attended the Mass in sub-freezing temperatures. (Photo by Matt Cashore)

Lucernarium

February 5: The Moreau Seminary hosted a Lucernarium service at the Moreau Seminary Chapel. Lucernarium is a night prayer sung in a darkened room with the only illumination initially coming from the Paschal candle. (Photo by Matt Cashore)

Slammin’

February 7: Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Jalen Haralson (10) dunks against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. (Photo by Michael Caterina/University of Notre Dame)

Big Game eats

February 8: North Dining Hall during a special Super Bowl–themed dinner on Super Bowl Sunday. Both dining halls had special menus and decorations in honor of the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. (Photo by Ethan Fredrickson)

Po-Tay-Toes

February 13: Residents of Farley Hall sold potatoes as an alternative Valentine’s Day gift to raise money for Our Lady of the Road. A $2 donation purchased an addressed message on a potato delivered by Farley Hall residents. (Photo by Matt Cashore)

Language & Culture Week

February 10: The Culture Fair in Decio Commons presented by the Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures. (Photo by Michael Caterina/University of Notre Dame)

Ash Wednesday

February 18: Rev. Tim O’Connor, C.S.C., distributes ashes to employees at the Center for Culinary Excellence on Ash Wednesday. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

Drum welcome ceremony

February 19: Dancers perform during the Song of the Water/The Healing Drum welcome celebration at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

BSA Student Showcase

February 20: A woman performs during Black Student Association Showcase: Pass The Mic at Washington Hall, one of the several events on campus in observance of Black History Month. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

Welcoming Junior Parents

February 21: University of Notre Dame President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., celebrates Junior Parents Weekend Mass in the Purcell Pavilion. (Photo by Matt Cashore)

Polar portrait

February 25: A flash illuminates a taxidermy polar bear on display in Jordan Hall of Science. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

Keenan Revue

February 26: Students perform a comedy skit during the 50th Annual Keenan Revue at the Stepan Center. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

Rare Disease Day

February 28: The Hesburgh Library is lit in multiple colors, surrounded by luminary messages for Rare Disease Day. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

© 2026 University of Notre Dame

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