Family News Digest
3/27/2024
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Holy Week 2024
University offices will be closed Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday. University offices will reopen Monday, April 1. Celebrate Holy Week and the Easter Triduum at UD in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. Holy Week Reconciliation and service schedules can be found here.
Celebrating Easter
For Christians, Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus — the triumph of life's victory over death. Easter is a celebration of hope. God promises victory over death through faith in Jesus, who is the true light of the world. Because of Jesus, Christians look forward to their everlasting life. The victory of life over death also has significance in daily life, in the ways that Christians grow as disciples of Jesus, who accompanies all through the joys and challenges of living in faith. The Easter season lasts 50 days, through the celebration of Pentecost. Read more on the Campus Ministry website.
UD eclipse committee invites students to watch eclipse on Central Mall
UD's eclipse committee invites students to join their classmates 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, on the Central Mall to watch the total solar eclipse. Telescopes will be available to view the eclipse along with a DJ playing eclipse-themed music and an emcee providing information on viewing this once in a generation experience. UD Dining Services will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs and serving Sun Chips, Starry soda or water, and a specialty eclipse-themed popsicle from Sweet P's 1-5 p.m. that day. Tickets ($10 each) go on sale April 1 at Kennedy Union, Marycrest and Virginia W. Kettering dining facilities.
NEWS AND NOTES
Pride and joy
The Pride of Dayton Marching Band will represent the University of Dayton at London Band Week in June 2025. The band will have three performances in London: a solo concert at Potters Field Park, a "drum-off" competition at Hampton Court and a military tattoo alongside The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines. Read more about the trip here.
Engineer-created magic
As a kid, Sarah Herr '23 learned about the engineer-created magic at Disney World. From then, she knew she wanted to be behind the scenes creating the magic. Explore Sarah's story.
All Things Marian: "My Life With Mary"
The International Marian Research Institute at the University of Dayton explores current Marian research topics presented by UD faculty, staff and students by collaborating with Radio Maria for a weekly live radio show and podcast. The series, titled "All Things Marian," presents information about the Virgin Mary. Listen to the latest episodes with Elizabeth Farley and Neomi De Anda on "My Life with Mary."
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.