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University of Dayton eCommons The nivU ersity of Dayton Magazine Marketing and Communications Fall 9-2016 University of Dayton Magazine, Autumn 2016 University of Dayton Magazine Follow this and additional works at: http://ecommons.udayton.edu/dayton_mag Recommended Citation University of Dayton Magazine, "University of Dayton Magazine, Autumn 2016" (2016). The University of Dayton Magazine. 217. http://ecommons.udayton.edu/dayton_mag/217 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Marketing and Communications at eCommons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The University of Dayton Magazine by an authorized administrator of eCommons. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. 1 . I . ) . UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON MAGAZINE . PARK . LEAD, . 2016 Autumn Grow On Grow LEARN, . ( . SERVICE . n . 2016 . AUTUMN . MAGAZINE OF DAYTON UNIVERSITY . UD’s 19th President 19th UD’s . CLICK read more about the campus call for unity and peace. The campus community gathers around the peace pole in St. Mary’s Courtyard to pray for an end to violence in our world. 2 I UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON MAGAZINE Autumn 2016 Autumn 2016 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON MAGAZINE I 1 17 Welcome home 2 I UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON MAGAZINE Autumn 2016 I . 3 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON MAGAZINE DAYTON OF UNIVERSITY . 2016 Autumn . centennial . CONNECTIONS A Flyer view of the National Park Service Service Park National the of view Flyer A Dayton Magazine Dayton app. 64 . IDEA GREATEST . University of of University loading the free free the loading . - down by anytime, anywhere, . WORDS PARTING . AMERICA’S . 63 Read the magazine magazine the Read . ON THE GO THE ON . “He did not like whiners.” like not did “He . FOR WILD . DAYMAG . PERCEPTIONS . 38 . 61 . NOTES CLASS . 51 . bathroom single a from lessons Life . PORCH BACK station manager for Flyer TV. TV. Flyer for manager station . 46 Lincoln Hill Gardens project. She is is She project. 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CONTRIBUTORS . 4 . COMMENTARY by ERIC F. SPINA Gratitude uring times of transition, I think it’s important to step Catholic university. back and reflect. I’ve discovered that continuity and change are not mutually We teach our students to change and adapt to exclusive at the University of Dayton. We embrace both. meet the needs of the times, but let’s face it, change Nothing illustrates that better than this photo showing is rarely easy for anyone. three presidents — Brother Ray Fitz, S.M., Dan and me — in a I have been so impressed by lighthearted moment. Its Dhow the University of Dayton has handled composition speaks vol- the presidential transition — from honor- umes: Three presidents, ing the legacy of outgoing president Dan three eras, one university. Curran to welcoming me and my family As I pause to reflect with open arms and open minds. on this smooth presiden- I’m particularly grateful to Presi- tial transition, I know I’ve CLICK dent Curran, who worked selflessly to landed at a university that’s to watch make the transition seamless. Before a model for higher educa- I became president, he supported my tion. This is a strong campus Dr. Spina’s first working with him and others to fill community that supports day on campus four important administrative roles one another and looks to (YouTube). with outstanding leaders who will the future with confidence put their mark on our curriculum, and faith. I believe, work- diversity, student profile, and fund- ing together in the Catholic, raising and alumni engagement efforts well into the future. Marianist spirit, we can reach higher than what we have With a smile and with grace, Dan made room for a new imagined possible. president. Together, we appeared at alumni community gath- As we start a new chapter in the University of Dayton’s erings and followed the NCAA-bound Flyers to St. Louis. We history, I am committed to listening to a diversity of voices, jumped on a plane headed to Washington, D.C., to promote and I will strive to communicate in an open, transparent regional economic development at the annual Dayton fashion. For a behind-the-scenes glimpse of campus life, Development Coalition’s Community Leader Fly-In. subscribe to my blog at udayton.edu/blogs/president, We drove to Cincinnati to meet Archbishop Dennis and follow me on Twitter or take a look at my daily Schnurr and talk about faith and identity, the soul of any Instagram photos @DaytonPrezSpina. President: Eric F. Spina Staff Contributors: Jessica Barga, Website: magazine.udayton.edu CLICK Thomas M. Columbus, Michael Email: [email protected] to watch Vice President for Enrollment Dunekacke, Michaela Eames, Gina Gray, Send class notes to: a video on UD’s Management and Marketing: Mike Kurtz, Shannon Shelton Miller, [email protected] future visioning. Jason Reinoehl Brian Mills, Meagan Pant, Jeaneen Records changes only to: Parsons, Shelby Quinlivan, Teri Rizvi, [email protected] Editor Emeritus: Thomas M. Columbus Shawn Robinson, Cilla Shindell or 888-253-2383 Editor: Michelle Tedford Student Staff: Maddie Beban, Karina Managing Editor: Gita Balakrishnan Cabrera, Merani Cosme, Danielle Blog: udquickly.udayton.edu Art Director: Frank Pauer Damon, Kristin Davis, Erin Frey, Twitter: twitter.com/daymag Photographer: Larry Burgess Joey Gardner III, Bridget Lally, Facebook: facebook.udayton.edu Courtney Mocklow . University of Dayton Magazine (Autumn 2016, Vol. 9, No. 1, ISSN 2152-3673) is published quarterly by the University of Dayton, University Communications, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469-1323. Periodicals postage paid at Dayton, Ohio. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to University of Dayton Magazine, Records Office, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469-7051. 4 I UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON MAGAZINE Autumn 2016 LETTERS The miracles we do receive are true gifts that have incredible potential to change us. —Linda Cole Have thoughts about what MANY MIRACLES he has opened our world.” who hold them in our thoughts you read this issue? From the editors: We re- KATHY CRIPPEN ’88 of and prayers.” Centerville, Ohio, also offered We’ve shared these wishes SEND YOUR LETTERS TO: ceived many calls and com- University of Dayton Magazine ments regarding the cover fea- resources to the family that she and more with the family. The 300 College Park ture of the Summer 2016 issue. learned during the last several Flamands responded with appre- Dayton, OH 45469-1303 The story of Coral Flamand ’13, years of caring for her son. “My ciation. Writes LUIS FLAMAND EMAIL US AT: her traumatic brain injury af- son also had a severe traumatic in an email, “Is there such a [email protected] ter a car accident, and the faith brain injury with a Glascow thing as a cybernetic hug? TWEET TO: that sustains her family and Coma Scale score of 3. This Because that is what I want to @daymag friends touched many. This in- happened in March 2013. ... give you now. God bless all of cluded at least two alumni who Conor is actually trying a class you.” Please include your city and are doctors — one who offered to at UD in the summer session state.