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Calendar of Events & Programs

Our programs and events focus on the continued development of the Catholic and Marianist character of the University. Please check our calendar and events below. We offer diverse programs and look forward to seeing you at an event soon.

2011-2012 Events

Saturday, August 20, 2011
Marianist Photo Shoot
9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Humanities Plaza

Sunday, August 21, 2011
Marianist Leadership Scholars Reception
Noon - 1:30 pm - KU Torch Lounge

Thursday, August 25, 2011
Marianists Opening Gathering
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm - KU West Ballroom
by invitation only

Thursday, September 1, 2011
Marianist Award Lecture - Dr. Lamin Sanneh
3:00 - 5:00 pm - KU Ballroom

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Marie Thérèse Celebration
Noon mass - Immaculate Conception Chapel
followed by reception in KU Torch Lounge

Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Food for the Soul - Marianist Style!
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - KU 331  RSVP 9-2899

Thursday, October 26, 2011
Food for the Soul - Marianist Style!
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - KU 207 - RSVP 9-2899

Thursday, November 10, 2011
New Employee Dinner
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm - KU Boll Theatre, Torch Lounge, and Ballroom
by invitation only

Saturday, November 12, 2011
Chaminade Laity Conference with Bishop Matthew H. Clark
All Day Event - Kennedy Union

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Food for the Soul - Marianist Style!
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - KU 310 - RSVP 9-2899

Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Advent Prayer/Brunch
8:30 am - Chapel/Torch Lounge

Saturday, December 10, 2011
Lay Marianist Fall Commitment Reception
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm - KU Torch Lounge
by invitation only

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Marianist Heritage Celebration - Adèle Celebration
Noon - Immaculate Conception Chapel - Mass
Reception following in KU Torch Lounge

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Marianist Heritage Founders' Dinner
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm - KU Ballroom
Space is limited.  RSVP to RectorEvents@notes.udayton.edu by 1/21/12.

Monday, February 6, 2012
Marianist Heritage Lecture - Dr. Larry Hufford
4:30 - 6:00 pm - KU East Ballroom
Reception following in KU West Ballroom

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Food for the Soul - Marianist Style!
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - KU 310 - RSVP 9-2899

Friday, February 10, 2012
Marianist Heritage Celebration - Lackner Award Dinner
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm - KU Torch Lounge & Ballroom
by invitation only

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Lenten Prayer & Brunch
8:30 am - Chapel and KU Torch Lounge

Friday, March 16, 2012
Maureen E. O'Rourke Marianist Student Award Dinner
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm - KU Presidential Suite
by invitation only

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Food for the Soul - Marianist Style!
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - KU 310 - RSVP 9-2899

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Food for the Soul - Marianist Style!
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - KU 310 - RSVP 9-2899

Saturday, April 21, 2012
by invitation only
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Chapel & Zehler 104
Lay Marianist Spring Commitment Ceremony Reception

Thursday, April 26, 2012
New Employee Dinner
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm - KU Boll Theatre, Torch Lounge & Ballroom
by invitation only 

Thursday, May 10, 2012
Marianists Closing Gathering
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm - KU West Ballroom
by invitation only

Tuesday, Mary 23, 2012
Marianist Service Award Presented
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm - KU Ballroom
by invitation only
 

Programs

For more information about specific programs sponsored by the Office of the Rector, see below.  Please refer to the event date above for the time and location of these programs.

Orientation

Move-In Day Marianist Family Photo-shoot
Undergraduates and their families commemorate this
day with a photo. 
Saturday, August 20, 2011

Marianist Leadership Scholars Reception
A reception for new Marianist Leadership Scholars and their
families to welcome them to campus.
Sunday, August 21, 2011 - by invitation only

New Employee Dinner
While enjoying Marianist hospitality, new employees are
welcomed and introduced to our Catholic and Marianist
University.
Thursday, November 10, 2011 - by invitation only
Thursday, April 26, 2012 - by invitation only

Recognition Events

Lackner Award
This award, named after Brother Elmer Lackner, S.M.,
honors a member of the UD faculty or staff who, over a
long period of time, has made a significant contribution
to the Catholic and Marianist character of the University of Dayton. 
Friday, February 10, 2012 - by invitation only
Recipients: to be announced

Marianist Award
Award program and lecture that honors a Roman 
Catholic whose work has made a major contribution to
the intellectual life.  Reception to follow. 
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Recipient: Dr. Lamin Sanneh, a renowned scholar of
religion, especially in the areas of world Christianity
and the relationship between Christianity and Islam.
He is the D. Willis James Professor of World Christianity
at the Yale Divinity School, Professor of History and
Professor of International and Area Studies at Yale University.

Marianist Service Award.
The Marianist Service Award honors a UD employee who
actively supports both the Catholic and Marianist
character of UD.  The award is
presented at the
President's Recognition Award Dinner.
Tuesday, May 23, 2012 - by invitation only
Recipients: to be announced

Maureen E. O'Rourke Marianist Student Award
This award, named after its first recipient,
acknowledges the contributions of a graduating senior
who exemplifies the Marianist charism on campus.
Recipient: to be announced
Friday, March 16, 2012 - by invitation only

Marianist Heritage Celebration

Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon Celebration
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

William Joseph Chaminade Celebration Mass
Sunday, January 22, 2012
To be celebrated at all Masses

Founders' Dinner
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Marianist Heritage Lecture
Monday, February 6, 2012
 
Food for the Soul - Marianist Style!
Light lunch provided, followed by an educational program
on Marianist character and tradition for faculty and staff.
RSVP 9-2899 to the Office of the Rector.
Dates include:
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Wednesday, February 21, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Opening and Closing Gatherings
Vowed Marianists come together to celebrate and
commemorate the beginning and end of the academic year.
By invitation only.
Opening Gathering - Thursday, August 25, 2011
Closing Gathering - Thursday, May 10, 2012