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4/3/2024 

ALL THINGS ECLIPSE

The following is information shared with students about the upcoming total solar eclipse April 8. Students can find complete information and updates on the Eclipse Porches page.

  • UD's eclipse committee invites the University community to drop-in information sessions to learn the basics of a total solar eclipse 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 3-5 in the KU Lobby. Additionally, UD eclipse committee member David Wright will give 15-minute talks on the eclipse every quarter hour 9-11 a.m. April 5 in the LTC Studio and 12-2 p.m. April 7 in KU 310. 
  • Distribution of eclipse glasses to employees and students will begin today. We ask everyone to take just one pair so there is enough for everyone on campus who wishes to get a pair. Students can pick up their pair with their student ID at the front desks of Marianist Hall, Campus South, Marycrest Complex, Founders Hall and Stuart Complex. Residents of VWK can pick up a pair at Stuart Complex. Residents of the student neighborhoods and Garden Apartments can pick up a pair at 461 Kiefaber. A limited supply of glasses will be available for pick up at the front desks of Curran Place, Roesch Library and RecPlex, and the Kennedy Union information desk if you miss the opportunity to pick up a pair in offices or student residences. Safety information will be provided with the glasses.
  • UD's eclipse committee invites employees and students to join their colleagues and classmates 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, on the Central Mall to watch the total solar eclipse. 
  • From 1-5 p.m. Monday, April 8, Dining Services will be grilling up some fun for the total solar eclipse on the lower patio outside Kennedy Union and outside Marycrest overlooking the Central Mall. The menu includes burgers, footlong hotdogs, SunChips, Starry soda or Aquafina, and a specialty eclipse-themed popsicle from Sweet P's. The meal is $10, which also includes entry into a raffle for UD-logoed prizes. Students can purchase meal tickets from KU, Marycrest and VWK. 

MORE YOU NEED TO KNOW

One week until One Day, One Dayton

UD will celebrate the impact donations have on students' lives with the sixth-annual "One Day, One Dayton" 24-hour giving campaign Tuesday, April 9. The goal is for 5,500 students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of UD to join in supporting the University's mission. One Day One Dayton is a part of UD's We Soar comprehensive campaign to raise $400 million by 2025 for greater access to scholarships, academic excellence and hands-on learning opportunities. Read more about this year's campaign.

"A Culture of Giving"

Alumni, family and friends impact countless lives with their gifts during One Day, One Dayton. They're also not alone. Students gave more than 830 gifts during the University's giving day last year, expressing their new culture of giving. Read about how students are getting involved.

Roger Glass Center for the Arts grand opening, community open house

The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the Roger Glass Center for the Arts 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 13. Student and community work will be featured in every corner of the building, from the lobby to the theater to Flyer Media. You'll enjoy an afternoon of visual arts and creative performances, including the Common Good Players, World Music Choir, University of Dayton Dance Ensemble, University of Dayton Faculty Jazztet, Dayton Ballet, Flyer Media-produced documentaries, art gallery exhibits featuring the Horvath Student Exhibition, and more. Click here to let us know you're coming. Email the Roger Glass Center for the Arts with questions or for special accommodations.

2024 John E. Riley Award winner named

UD's Division of Student Development has selected Liesl Carter, a mechanical engineering major from Centerville, Ohio, as the recipient of the John E. Riley Award. This award recognizes a junior student who has exercised sustained leadership through involvement with student initiatives, exemplifying the educational and service values of the University and Marianists.

Pair win Ohio Campus Compact awards

The Ohio Campus Compact honored Kelly Bohrer, UD School of Engineering director of community relations and executive director of The Ethos Center, with its David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service for her commitment to service-learning and community engagement on campus, and student Lenny Zaleski with the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award and Legacy Award for outstanding leadership and contributions to community service and/or service-learning on campus and in the community. 

NEWS AND NOTES

April cultural and religious observances

As a Catholic university, the University of Dayton strives to be a place where people of all religious traditions live, learn and deepen their faith. Many of the world's religious and cultural traditions are represented in the campus community. April observances include Eid al-Fitr or Eid (Islam) April 9-10, Vaisakhi (Sikh) April 13, Passover (Jewish) April 22-30, and Festival of Ridvan (Baha'i) April 21-May 2. Visit the Campus Ministry faith traditions, religious observances and holidays page for more information on all April celebrations.

UD mock trial team advances to national finals

The University of Dayton Mock Trial Team had an outstanding performance at the American Mock Trial Association Opening Round Championship Series tournament March 8-10 in Geneva, Illinois, beating top-ranked programs to earn a bid to the National Championship Tournament April 19-21 in Chicago. Only 30% of the teams that start the season make it to the opening round, and less than 1% earn a bid to the national championship. Senior co-captain Antonino LaCorte earned an all-national outstanding attorney award with a perfect score. Learn more about the Mock Trial team here.

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.