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In the moment

Gabriela Bott '25, Kennedy Kish '24 and Shravanth Reddy Reddy '24 • July 25, 2023

24 hours at the University of Dayton in 24 pictures, as seen by our students.

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5 A.M. Up and at ’em and ready for anything, the cadets of UD ROTC practice forming a perimeter on Stuart Field before the sun comes up. The team holds a Leadership Lab each Tuesday and Thursday morning. 

 

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6 A.M.  The sun’s first light peeks out and permeates the tranquil comfort of Serenity Pines, a place for reflection honoring Flyers we’ve lost as students, faculty and staff.

 

Women's volleyball player lifts weights
7 A.M. Floats like a butterfly, spikes like a Flyer. UD’s volleyball team works out in the Olsen Center, focusing on strength training and conditioning.

 

Barista pours milk into a coffee cup
8 A.M. A medium cold brew with almond milk, light ice. The perfect way to start the day — the first cup of coffee being served at Heritage Coffee House.

 

Students walking to class on sidewalk
9 A.M. In the minutes leading up to most students’ first class of the day, campus is bustling …

 

Outside exterior of building with student sitting on bench in front of it
10 A.M. … quickly followed by campus’s quiet lull as students are settled in the seats in classrooms in St. Joseph Hall and beyond. 

 

Students and staff take honeycomb out of beehive to observe bees
11 A.M. Staff and students are busy as bees as they tend to the hives located in UD’s Old River Park. 

 

Student sit in pews in the chapel.
12 P.M. “Many students find that their time in college gives them the opportunity and the challenge of grounding their life in faith and growing in a faith community,” said Father Kip Stander, S.M. ’73.

 

Student crouches on the ground holding a Nerf gun.
1 P.M. Every other week, the student organization known as the Flyer Foam League meets for Nerf wars in RecPlex or on Stuart Field. Darts and eyewear are provided, but BYOB (bring your own blaster).

 

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2 P.M. Students step off the Flyer bus and head into classes in art, business, education and more that are held in The Hub at the Dayton Arcade downtown.

 

Students sit in class listening to professor.
3 P.M. “I feel like I’m learning in the classroom just as much as they are learning,” said Samuel Dorf, associate professor of musicology, of his students in his Ethics and U.S. Popular Music class.

 

Students wander around Career Fair in the Recplex.
4 P.M. Résumés in hand, students and alumni file among businesses looking to hire a Flyer at the Career Fair held in RecPlex. 

 

Student sits at a table studying in front of the light of a big window.
5 P.M. Through the ages and the seasons, Roesch Library remains prime study space — especially when you can score a seat by a window. 

 

Students playing soccer on the field, kicking the ball
6 P.M.  Classes are done, but it’s no time to rest. It’s easy to find a dozen friends to kick the ball around with. 

 

Three students sitting on the grass with the sunset behind them, all laughing.
7 P.M.  After a day of classes, it’s fine to unwind with a smile on Stuart Hill. 

 

Past sunset view with pink sky across the soccer field.
8 P.M.  The pink glow of a Midwest sunset overtakes campus — but it doesn’t mean we’re ready for bed. 

 

Student facing forward in a lecture hall, a big group listening to a speaker.
9 P.M.  An evening of coffee and conversation on faith and life is hosted by Campus Ministry.

 

A long line os students waiting in front of tables to be served pizza.
10 P.M.  No matter what time of day, one thing is for sure — students will always show up for free food (especially Milano’s pizza, yum).

 

Students sitting around in a circle looking at a golden retriever puppy who is high-fiving one of the students.
11 P.M.  Late-night studying at the library can be ruff. Luckily, UD’s 4 Paws for Ability service dogs in training often stop by during finals week for cuddles and paws of encouragement. High-five, Flyers!

 

Students play a few instruments for a small audience.
12 A.M.  ArtStreet Amphitheatre is a great place for a performance — to a crowd of hundreds, or just for closest friends. 

 

Students stands at a residence hall desk speaking to someone who is answering his question.
1 A.M.  Someone is always on front desk duty with a helpful hand or a kind word — even during late nights in Marycrest Residence Complex. 

 

A star hangs in the sky right behind the statue of Mary on campus.
2 A.M.  The image of Mary, who is known as the morning star, stands faithfully over campus through the night in this statue of the Immaculate Conception on the Roesch Library lawn. 

 

A student EMS volunteer writes on a chart on the wall of an ambulance.
3 A.M.  “As members of UD EMS, our unique role as students helping students allows us to connect and communicate with our patients on a more personal level and bring some comfort to what is otherwise a very scary experience,” said Haley Rodeffer ’23, former UD EMS chief.

 

An empty sidewalk on campus is lit up by street lamps.
4 A.M.  All tucked in for the night, the UD campus finally settles down. Good night. Sleep tight, Flyers. See you again soon. 

 

Headshot of Gabriela Bott
Gabriela Bott ’25 uses her photography to illuminate the things she holds dear, from family to faith. The visual arts major from Columbus, Ohio, is president of Catholic Life. She started taking photos in the seventh grade. 

 

 

Headshot of Kennedy KishKennedy Kish ’24 honed her skill at photographing action and capturing available light while attending rock concerts. A member of 4 Paws for Ability, this communication major from Youngstown, Ohio, is always sharing pictures of puppies. 

 

 

Headshot of Shravanth Reddy ReddyShravanth Reddy Reddy ’24 has made a lifelong hobby out of taking pictures. The computer science graduate student from Hyderabad, Telangana, in India now finds his camera is helping him see and learn more about life in America. 

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