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Welcome to the Fitz Center for Leadership in Community

Fitz SplahCarrying out the University of Dayton's vision as a national leader in educating community builders, the Fitz Center for Leadership in Community initiates and sustains partnerships with urban neighborhoods and larger communities for both comprehensive community building and as a context for connected learning and scholarship. The Center stimulates, coordinates and facilitates learning and scholarship throughout the University, within the community and between the two. Read more >>


Tenth Anniversary

The Fitz Center for Leadership in Community celebrated ten years of community involvement on Friday, April 13, 2012 at the University of Dayton River Campus. The following video discusses how our programs have made an impact on the local community.

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The Community Leader Newsletter

Our quarterly newsletter showcases the programs and activities of our students and staff. This issue includes Dayton Civic Scholars, a discussion about grants for the Rivers Institute, Neighborhood School Centers, and more.

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