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To help you along your journey at the University of Dayton, the office for mission and rector offers these resources about the Marianists, the Catholic traditions and character of the University, and our Marianist educational philosophy.
Documents:
Marianists
Chaminade 250 Celebration Opening Liturgy Homily by Rev. James Fitz, S.M.
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Marianist Lecture 2011 by Rev. Martin Solma, S.M.
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Marianist Founder's Dinner 2011 Keynote Message by Rev. David Fleming, S.M.
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Marianist Founder's Dinner 2011 Response by Sandra Yocum, Ph.D.
[ PDF ]
"Why Study Mary" by Rev. François Rossier, S.M.
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"Community and Culture" by Christopher Duncan, Ph.D
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"Mission of the Marianist Family" by Rev. Jim Fitz, S.M.
[ MS Word ]
University of Dayton
"The Purposes and Nature of the University of Dayton"
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"Characteristics of Marianist Education"
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"Characteristics of Marianist Universities"
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"Statement on the Catholic and Marianist Identity of the University of Dayton"
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Inaugural Lecture, University Professor of Faith and Culture, University of Dayton, Feb. 19, 2010: "A Fact, Not an Option: American Catholic Higher Education and Historical Responsibility" by David J. O'Brien
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"Vision of Excellence"
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"Vision 2005 & Core Beliefs"
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"Conversing: Reflections on the University of Dayton's Catholic and Marianist Character in its 150th Year — A Report from the Task Force on the Sesquicentennial Conversation"
[ PDF ]
Our Madonna & Child Logo Usage Guidelines
[ DOC ]
Catholic Universities
"Guidelines Concerning the Academic Mandatum in Catholic Universities, Draft November 2000"
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"Ex Corde Ecclesiae, Apostolic Constitution of the Supreme Pontiff John Paul II on Catholic Universities"
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"Academic Challenge" by David Herrelko, Ph.D
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"Men & Women on a Mission: Catholic Education in the Marianist Tradition" by Rev. John A. McGrath S.M.
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