Black Alumni Weekend 2024
September 20-22, 2024
We are excited to gather on campus to celebrate Black Alumni Weekend! We are looking forward to having you join us to celebrate milestones, socialize with your fellow alumni and learn about new University initiatives.
Our Black Alumni Weekend takes place the same weekend as Family Weekend to create a unique opportunity for alumni, students and families to connect, celebrate and share their UD experiences and insights.
Attire for the weekend is Flyer attire/business casual; Black Alumni Weekend celebration attire is cocktail/business professional.
Check out the Family Weekend website for the full Family Weekend schedule of events, bookstore hours, dining options and hours, RecPlex access information and more!
Note: Dining operations are cashless.
Friday - 9/20/2024
Exact times and locations will be updated as they are confirmed.
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Welcome Reception & Student Alumni Event | Friday late afternoon/early evening |
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Location: TBD Check-in and kick off the weekend with a welcome reception — a time to reminisce and catch up with classmates, as well as meet Black alumni from across the years. There will also be an opportunity for Black alumni and current students to connect in dialogue. From networking to mentorship, current students will share opportunities for alumni to provide support. |
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NPHC Student Yard Show | Friday night |
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Location: Boll Theatre, Kennedy Union Join NPHC as we welcome our alumni back home with a Yard Show. A portion of the proceeds will support NPHC. Event hosted by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
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Saturday - 9/21/2024
Exact times and locations will be updated as they are confirmed.
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Black Alumni Weekend Business Meeting with University Leadership | Saturday morning |
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Location: TBD University leadership will discuss initiatives and strategies for diversity, inclusivity and equity across the institution. There will be a short time available for Q&A. |
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Black Alumni Reunion Walking Campus Tour | during and after cookout |
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Location: Campus This time will be filled with fun, memories and updates as current students and alumni tour the campus and visit new and old locations that are meaningful to current students and alumni. The concurrent tours will be guided by a current Black student, faculty or staff member. |
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Black Alumni Reunion Cookout | Saturday afternoon |
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Location: KU Mall Alumni, students and families will join together for a cookout. Current UD students may join free of charge. Cost: $ |
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Black Alumni Celebration | Saturday evening |
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Location: TBD A night of dining, dancing and celebrating Black alumni and students. Attendees are encouraged to make a gift to support current and future students through scholarship or supporting the Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center. Attire for the celebration is cocktail/business professional. Cost: $ |
Sunday - 9/22/2024
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Mass | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Chapel of the Immaculate Conception |
Accommodations
- Marriott at the University of Dayton
1414 South Patterson Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45409
1-800-450-8625
937-223-1000 - Courtyard Dayton-University of Dayton
2006 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45417
1-800-971-3980
937-220-9060 - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dayton
305 E Monument Ave
Dayton, OH 45402
937-331-9330 - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton Southwest
2140 S Edwin C Moses Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45417
937-250-6400 - AC Marriott
124 Madison Street
Dayton, OH 45402
937-965-7500
- Hampton Inn & Suites Dayton-Vandalia
7043 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414
937-387-0598 - Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North
6616 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414
937-454-5200 - Courtyard by Marriott Dayton North
7087 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414
937-890-6112 - SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dayton Vandalia
3591 York Plaza Lane
Dayton, OH 45414
937-280-4150 - Comfort Inn Dayton–Huber Heights
7907 Brandt Pike
Dayton, Ohio 45424
Phone 937-237-7477
Email: reservations@comfortinndayton.com
- Courtyard by Marriott Dayton South/Mall
100 Prestige Place
Miamisburg, OH 45342
937-433-3131 - SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dayton South/Miamisburg
417 N Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
937-432-9277
FAQ
All parking lots on campus will be available to attendees for the weekend. No parking pass is needed and no tickets will be issued as long as you are parking in a valid parking spot.
Campus Map
The University will not be running a shuttle to and from the airport. If you are staying at one of the local hotels, please contact them to see if you can arrange transportation or visit the Dayton International Airport website.
Shuttle service in and around campus will be available. More information will be available closer to the event.
Dayton International Airport Website
Yes! Wireless access will be available to all attendees. When you arrive on campus that weekend, go to your Wi-Fi connection settings and choose "UDwireless" or "UDConnect."
Find the "Visitors: Connect to UDwireless" section and click on "Register for guest network access."
Follow the prompts to set up your temporary account. You will receive a network password good for 16 hours that is renewable up to four times.
After connecting to the wireless network your browser should automatically open up the Wifi connection page. If it does not automatically pop up, you can go to safeconnect.udayton.edu while connected to "UD connect" wireless, and you should then be able to see the guest network option.
Visit either the Bookstore in Marianist Hall or Flyer Spirit on Brown Street. Don't forget that alumni receive a 10% discount.
Hours for the weekend are:
- Bookstore: Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Flyer Spirit: Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shop Online
No, there will not be childcare available during Black Alumni/Family Weekend.
Yes, most campus entities are cashless, including dining options.
Yes, there are several. Most of the lactation rooms are access-controlled through card readers, so faculty, staff, students and guests must contact the Women’s Center at 937-229-5390 or by emailing caregiving@udayton.edu prior to arrival to ensure access.
Learn more about the lactation rooms.
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