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Hanley Sustainability Institute held its first-ever clothing swap on campus during October Sustainability Week.

As a Marianist Sister, the Marianist charism influences much of what I do. A charism is a gift the Holy Spirit gives to individuals and groups of people. For Marianists, this gift is to bring Jesus Christ into the world like Mary did. Therefore, we form an alliance with Mary and become her missionaries.

When I first heard about the opportunity to journey on El Camino de Santiago, I was originally drawn to the adventure of the trip. I did not know very much about pilgrimage of any sort at that point. Through the class in the spring and over the 160 miles walked in 13 days across Spain I came to discover a deeper spirituality within myself that was life changing.

Read all about how persevering faith & strong Polish heritage were the guiding forces behind the travels of a precious Marian family heirloom.

In an ambitious undertaking, University of Dayton students are devoting thousands of hours to addressing health inequities and working with community partners to bring better care to all, particularly underserved populations.

Throughout October, the Marian Library showcases a selection of rosaries from its collections, including a distinctive artist book by Indian artist Priya Pereira.

Read this new volume of Tidings for an account of happenings in the Marian Library during the last academic year.

It’s October, which means it’s time to celebrate Archives month. This year, the Marian Library is sharing a recently acquired collection by inviting you to explore new coloring pages — and to stay inside or outside the lines!

After my UDSAP summer, as I entered my senior year at UD, I truly did not know where my experiences and degree were leading me. Wanting to explore my options, I attended the Post-Grad Volunteer Fair where I was introduced to the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest. JVC Northwest is guided by similar values that we held during the summer Appalachia program, values of community, social and ecological justice, spirituality and reflection, and simple living. Feeling the call to continue to live these values fully, I applied to serve with JVC NW to see where it could lead. It felt as though my year of service found me. 

Theo Majka, a recently retired professor whose classroom instruction and community engagement aligned with social justice, died Sept. 19.