Block Talk

This newsletter, published by the Off Campus Center (later known as the McGinnis Center Office of Community Relations) from 1979 to 1990, was distributed to residents of the neighborhood just south of campus, known at the time as the off-campus area. At the time, the area consisted largely of privately owned homes, some of which were occupied by the owners and many of which were rented to students. As such, a continuing theme is being a good neighbor in a shared community of mixed residential composition.

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Block Talk (April 1990)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Senior memories
- 11 students suspended for fires, destruction of property and other offenses following a string of UD Flyer basketball victories
- Safety and security tips
- Feature on the environmental design plan and a review of changes over the past four years
- Graduate assistant position open
- Greek happenings; events calendar; Help House program
Block Talk (March 1990)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Ghetto photo days
- Clean Sweep March 24
- Disability Awareness Week
- Interview insights
- Finals week tips
- Feature on Doug Pessefall, United Activities Organization
- Greek happenings; events calendar; recycling information
Block Talk (February 1990)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Housing lotteries
- Help House update
- Lock progress on former Ross rental properties
- Dayton to Daytona
- Intramurals
- Feature on Amy Lopez, assistant director of conferences
- Greek happenings; events calendar; housing timetable; senior celebrations; talent night at the Pub (fundraiser for American Lung Association)
Block Talk (January 1990)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Housing fair
- Keg policy
- Housing timetable
- Safety tips
- Feature on MBA student Bill Noelker, graduate assistant in the McGinnis Center
- Greek happenings; events calendar; invitation to submit content to Block Talk
Block Talk (December 1989)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Rudy's Fly-Buy, UD's first student-run, student-owned convenience store, opening in January 1990 on Stonemill Avenue
- New Year's traditions
- Community Leadership and Service Program (CLASP)
- Christmas on Campus
- Feature on the Shed owners Donna and Barry Ryder
- Luminaria night; lost laundry; Greek happenings; events calendar
Block Talk (November 1989)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Thanksgiving history, plus student traditions
- Clean Sweep report
- Christmas on Campus
- Safety tips for the holidays
- Block representatives feature
- Greek happenings; events calendar; McGinnis Center Mass 9 p.m. Sundays
Block Talk (October 1989)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Clean Sweep Nov. 1
- Homecoming
- Stricter law against underage drinking
- Purchase of 115 houses from Ross rentals Oct. 11, 1989
- Feature on Melissa Timson, coordinator of Greek life
- Block representatives invitation
- Greek happenings; events calendar; McGinnis Center Mass 9 p.m. Sundays
Block Talk (September 1989)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Adopt-a-Dumpster program
- Bicycle Advisory Group report
- Help Houses update
- Feature on Kristi Kerscher, SGA executive vice president
- Block representatives update
- Welcome to Melissa Timson, coordinator of Greek Life
- Greek happenings; events calendar; McGinnis Center Mass 9 p.m. Sundays
Block Talk (April 1989)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Farewell and year in review
- Farewell to Angie Ganster, part of student fellowship program
- Student Government officers, senators and coordinators
- Feature on the placement center and its director, Brother Ray Martin, S.M.
- Feature on block representatives Gina Antonelli, Dan Fink, Mike Dobek and Mike Miller
- Fire prevention
- Help House update
- Greek happenings; events calendar; GA position open; McGinnis Center Mass 9 p.m. Sundays
Block Talk (March 1989)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Spring cleaning
- SGA election: Rick Ruffolo, president; Kristi Kerscher, executive vice president
- Ghetto Olympics
- History of St. Patrick's Day
- Fire prevention
- Feature on Erin Walsh, 100 percent Irish
- Greek happenings; events calendar; GA position open; Chicago in concert March 19; McGinnis Center Mass 9 p.m. Sundays
Block Talk (February 1989)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Housing lottery
- Valentine's Day history
- New policies for McGinnis Center
- Feature on Susan Fowler, special assistant for legal affairs, specializing in acquisition of residential properties and implementation of the environmental design plan
- Greek happenings; events calendar; McGinnis Center Mass 9 p.m. Sundays
Block Talk (January 1989)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Housing fair
- Renovation of McGinnis Center multipurpose room
- Block representatives
- Feature on Overzenia Robinson, graduate assistant at McGinnis Center and a second-year law student
- Greek happenings; housing timetable; McGinnis Center Mass 9 p.m. Sundays; aerobics 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in McGinnis Center
Block Talk (December 1988)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Christmas memories
- Christmas on Campus
- Crime prevention hotline and safety tips
- Feature on Betty Lemke, owner of House of Magic on Brown Street and president of the Brown Street Business Association
- Greek happenings; events calendar; McGinnis Center Mass 9 p.m. Sundays; aerobics 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in McGinnis Center
Block Talk (November 1988)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Holiday safety tips
- Christmas on Campus
- "Saints" march
- Holiday decorating
- Feature on Gloria Smith, a communication service adviser for the city of Dayton's Department of Neighborhood Affairs
- Greek happenings, events calendar, decorating contest
- Mass in McGinnis Center 9 p.m. Sundays; aerobics 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
Block Talk (October 1988)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Clean Sweep Nov. 1
- Neighborhood Watch and campus security escort service
- GETTO representatives
- Hands Across the Ghetto hunger awareness event Nov. 11
- Feature on Father Chris Conlon, S.M., director of campus ministry
- Greek happenings; events calendar; block representatives; McGinnis Center Mass 9 p.m. Sundays; aerobics 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in McGinnis Center
Block Talk (September 1988)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Help Houses
- Foolish fire update
- Bicycle Advisory Group
- Alcohol Awareness Week Oct. 2-8
- Sharing group invitation
- Feature on Rick Ruffolo, junior marketing major and executive vice president for SGA
- Greek happenings; events calendar; Help House program; McGinnis Center Mass 9 p.m. Sundays
Block Talk (April 1988)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Farewell and thanks
- Clean Sweep results
- Feature on block representatives Margaret Maurek and Barbara Bertsch; other senior block representatives: Ann Allen, Renee Cooper, Cathy Dodd
- Thunder Road Bike-A-Thon May 14
- Greek happenings; events calendar; Help House program
Block Talk (March 1988)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Clean Sweep March 19
- New student employment program
- SGA officers elected
- Feature on Helen Zuppinger, resident of College Park Avenue for 28 years
- McGinnis Center services
- Greek happenings; events calendar; graduate assistant needed
Block Talk (February 1988)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Housing lotteries
- "Stink Thafety" safety awareness week events
- Clean Sweep March 19
- Feature on Bob Curry, coordinator of Greek life
- Help Houses
- Greek happenings, events calendar
Block Talk (January 1988)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Housing fair
- New Dumpsters
- Cold-weather precautions
- Feature on Tim Spraggins, assistant director of minority student affairs
- Greek happenings, events calendar
Block Talk (December 1987)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Christmas on Campus
- Holiday safety tips
- House decorating contest and safe holiday decorations
- Feature on Jan Lepore-Jentleson of the city of Dayton's inspection services
- Greek happenings, events calendar, decorating contest
- Mass in McGinnis Center 9 p.m. Sundays with Father Jerry Chinchar, S.M.
Insert on holiday safety
Block Talk (November 1987)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Thanksgiving holiday security tips
- Hunger awareness week
- House decorating contest and safe holiday decorations
- Feature on Tony and Carmella Brindisi, Evanston Avenue
- Greek happenings, events calendar
Block Talk (October 1987)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Clean Sweep Oct. 24
- Hands Across the Ghetto hunger awareness event
- Homecoming festivities
- Help House update
- Feature on Jerry Hopfengardner, bicyclist and an associate dean and professor in educational administration
- Greek happenings, safety tips and events calendar
Block Talk (September 1987)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Help Houses feature
- Clean Sweep Oct. 24
- Noise violations
- Copy machine now available in the McGinnis Center
- Feature on Jeff Pfeifer, a junior communications management major and vice president of Student Government Association
- Greek happenings and events calendar
Block Talk (April 1987)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Year in review and farewell
- Housing checkout procedures
- Help House update
- Feature on block representatives Teresa Stelzer, Molly Quinn and Ava Thek
- Cable TV disconnection and box turn-in
- Events calendar