Family News Digest
2/7/2024
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Pilgrimage of Hope: Lent 2024
UD begins Lent — when Christians prepare for Easter through prayer, fasting and almsgiving – on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, which features the ancient tradition of sprinkling ashes over the heads of penitents. UD will hold Ash Wednesday Mass at 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Holy Angels Church; and 12:30 p.m. at Curran Place. An interdenominational Christian worship service with ashes will be offered at 5 p.m. in Kennedy Union Torch Lounge. Read more about Lent 2024.
Suggestions to help decrease spread of flu, other illnesses on campus
The Student Health Center sent messages to campus about high levels of flu, along with elevated levels of respiratory illnesses, strep throat, COVID-19 and the common cold on campus. The message includes actions to reduce the risk of infection, as well as decrease the risk of infection to the community.
Black History Month
The University of Dayton is committed to recognizing the histories, cultures, experiences and contributions of diverse populations. February is Black History Month, and faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in the University’s educational, cultural and religious programming this month to honor the heritage and histories of people of Black and African descent. View a list of Black History Month events here.
Summer education abroad information session today
Join a virtual information session at 7:30 p.m. today to learn more about summer education abroad programs, including program options, finances and health and safety. Pre-registration required; click here to register and submit questions.
NEWS AND NOTES
Bishop Mark J. Seitz to visit UD for talks on immigration, faith
The Most Reverend Mark J. Seitz, bishop of El Paso, Texas, and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Migration, will be visiting the Dayton area Feb. 8-11. While at UD, Seitz will host events exploring faith-based perspectives on immigration. Click here for a list of campus and community events. Email Andres Lopez or call 937-229-3570 with questions.
UD pre-medicine graduate spends gap year volunteering at local homeless shelter
Sophia Bair '23, a pre-medicine graduate, is spending a "gap year" before medical school volunteering at the St. Vincent de Paul Gateway Shelter for Women and Families. Bair's gap year is made possible through Marianist PULSE, a post-graduate service initiative that matches volunteers with nonprofit organizations. Read more about Sophia’s experience.
Sign up for spring REACH suicide prevention training
The Brook Center invites students to attend a REACH suicide prevention training session. More than 200 UD community members participated in fall 2023. Click here for upcoming training and registration dates.
Every Wednesday during the academic year and occasionally during the summer, the University news and communications team shares news to help you stay connected. Previous issues of Student News Digest are archived at go.udayton.edu/flyerfamilies.