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Many student organizations have periods of hiatus over the years. But all it takes is one eager student to bring it back to life. The University of Dayton School of Engineering’s — or the Baja team as they are known — is one of them.  “SAE International’s Baja competition has been around since 1976,” said Jeremy Price, vice president of the student organization. “We have spoken to UD alumni who competed in the 90s and early 2000s, but Dayton has not competed in many years.”

In the 1950s, University leaders had the tremendous foresight and commitment to begin buying the houses that would become what we know as the student neighborhood today. That investment ensured that the word “community” would forever be used by alumni and students as one of the first that comes to mind when describing how it feels to learn and grow at UD.

Alumni and Friends Making an Impact

For Chloe Chelovitz ’24 and Fiona Dusenberry ’24, it's never too soon to start thinking about Christmas — Christmas on Campus that is. This merry pair are the co-coordinators determined to make the 60th annual Christmas on Campus, the most magical yet.

“Leave it better than you found it.” This motto has inspired Shaq Tensley ’15 to give back to UD as a volunteer, and it has served him in his global travels. 

“Leave it better than you found it.” This motto has inspired Shaq Tensley ’15 to give back to UD as a volunteer, and it has served him in his global travels. 

As we have all come back to campus for the start of a new academic year, the UD community is full of life. The campus is loud with the rustling sounds of a thousand footsteps; the academic buildings are packed with busy Flyers going to and from classes; the dining halls are filled with hungry stomachs, and the student neighborhood is lit up with front porch lights and lawn chairs. Much of the action is coming from the activities of SUA students who are networking with alumni, meeting with members of advancement, and encouraging a culture of philanthropy on campus.

Kaitlyn Redmond ’15 isn’t shy about her love for the University of Dayton. And as a Flyer Champion volunteer she shares that love, and her campus experiences, with prospective students who are considering UD.

There are lots of ways to measure success. For Steve Clark ’88, it’s about more than the job title or the amount of money you earn. When he defines success, he includes the ability to give back to the people and places you love.

On Sept. 16, all five of our 2023 University of Dayton Alumni Association Alumni Awards honorees returned home to the University of Dayton for a ceremony to celebrate everything they’ve done to make an impact.