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 (March 1987)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Adopt-a-Dumpster program
- Alcohol Awareness Week April 5-11
- Clean Sweep March 21
- Feature on Mary Robinette, a permanent resident of the neighborhood
- Spring Fling April 11 on Founders Field
- Events calendar
Block Talk (February 1987)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Response to two arson fires Feb. 7
- Town meeting Feb. 20
- Reminder to drive safely
- Upperclass scholarships
- Feature on Roger Baxter, a conservation specialist with the city of Dayton
- Clean Sweep March 21
- Events calendar
Block Talk (January 1987)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- UD housing fair
- Winterfest '87, a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House
- Cold-weather precautions
- Holiday security tips
- Feature on Debra Moore, acting director of the Office of Minority Affairs
- Housing timetable
- Events calendar
Block Talk (December 1986)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Apartments and houses available for spring term
- Finals week study hours
- Newspaper and mail holds
- Holiday security tips
- Feature on John Britt, assistant to the director of campus ministry
- House decorating contest
- Events calendar
Block Talk (November 1986)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- "Hands Across the Ghetto" event to raise awareness about hunger
- Christmas on Campus
- Holiday safety precautions
- Holiday decorations
- Feature on Elaine Johnson, coordinator of neighborhood affairs for the Southeast Priority Board
- House decorating contest
- Events calendar
Block Talk (October 1986)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Clean Sweep Nov. 1
- Safety initiatives; Help House update
- "Open Ear" column by campus minister Patti Trausch
- Feature about Patti Trausch, off-campus minister and coordinator of campus retreats
- "Hands Across the Ghetto" to kick off Hunger Awareness Week
- Events calendar
Block Talk (September 1986)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Safety initiatives
- Clean Sweep Nov. 1
- Oktoberfest and parents' weekend
- Feature on Carol Gutman, who joined the staff of the McGinnis Center from the admission office
- Bicycling grant survey
- Events calendar
Block Talk (April 1986)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Year in review
- Housing checkout and closing tips
- Clean Sweep report
- Feature on block representatives Jim Entrup, John O'Donnell, Jack Stewart; other senior block representatives include Denise Drockton, Patrick John, Carolyn Powers, Jenny Schwab, Phil Marshall, Tim McKelvey, Ray Schmidlin, Lorri Stewart, Chuck Madenford, Camille DePaola, Christine Raiff and Julie Elwell.
- Events calendar
Block Talk (February 1986)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Fire detection
- Spring Clean Sweep March 22
- Dayton to Daytona
- Snow shoveling
- Student discount cards
- Feature on junior Alan Hemler, president of the Student Association
- Housing timetable and events calendar
Block Talk (January 1986)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Housing fair Feb. 11
- Safety tips
- Clean Sweep March 15
- Feature on Tyrus Jacobs and Mike Mayfield of UD's off-campus maintenance shop
- Energy conservation program "Operation VIP"
- Events calendar
Block Talk (December 1985)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- House decorating contest Dec. 10
- Christmas on Campus
- Mail and newspaper hold instructions
- Security tips for holidays
- NCCJ honors Mary-Louise McGinnis for service
- Feature on Linda Mercuri, director of Womanline
- Finals week study hours; security tips; Off Campus Center resources; events calendar
Block Talk (October 1985)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Clean Sweep Nov. 1
- Update on block representatives and Help Houses
- Feature on Marci Lynn Constantino, Student Association ombudsman
- Rap session with Brother Raymond L. Fitz, S.M., president
- Post-Homecoming dance event at McGinnis Center to discourage driving to a restaurant after drinking
- Events calendar
Block Talk (March 1985)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Clean Sweep March 30
- "Don't drop out; drop in to the financial aid office"
- UD vs. Villanova game watch in the Fieldhouse (first round of NCAA tournament); second-round game March 17
- Dance Marathon announcement
- Safety tips
- Feature on Mimmie and John Stein, who bought their house in the off-campus area in 1937.
- Appeal to be responsible and classy in supporting the Flyers in the NCAA tournament
- Events calendar; trash update; Off Campus Center services rundown
Block Talk (February 1985)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Off-campus housing fair Feb. 23
- Senior class challenge
- Events calendar
- Energy conservation options and shoveling responsibilities
- Student Association presidential election Feb. 25-26
- Feature on senior Anne Wade, founding member of the Helping Older People program
- Appeal to return street signs, no questions asked; spring Clean Sweep March 30; housing timetable
Block Talk (January 1985)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- News about housing plans for 1985-86
- Employment and leadership opportunities in residence life
- Events calendar
- Mail and newspaper holds for the holidays, plus security tips
- Feature on Keith "Curly" Fitzgerald of Skyline Chili on Brown Street
- Cold-weather precautions
Block Talk (December 1984)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Dedication and renaming of 301 Lowes to the McGinnis Center in honor of the late Edward C. McGinnis, whose widow, Mary-Louise McGinnis, is a member of the UD Board of Trustees. The family and the Leonardt Foundation contributed $250,000 for the renovation of the center.
- Finals week study hours
- House decorating contest winners: Ray Schmidlin, John Zengel, Tim McKelvey, John O'Donnell, Fred O'Connor and Jim Zavrl of 432 Kiefaber. Each won a dinner at the Pine Club. Second place and a meal at Westward Ho went to Clare Carr, Brigid Doorley, Carolyn Kirk, Trayce Lange, Margaret Mulally and Mary Russell of 215 Lawnview Ave.
- Mail and newspaper holds for the holidays, plus security tips
- Feature on University of Dayton security officers Jeff Gross and Al LaQuaglia and Dayton Police Officer Bob Hume
- Events calendar, employment opportunities and Off Campus Center service rundown
Block Talk (November 1984)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Animal awareness
- 20th anniversary celebration of Kennedy Union
- Christmas Off Campus Dec. 2
- Second carpet shampooer added to equipment available at Off Campus Center
- Off-campus housing fair, Clean Sweep report, football playoff announcement
- Feature on Louis and Helen Wolff, permanent residents in the off-campus area
- Safety precautions for the holidays; house decorating contest; decoration policies
Block Talk (October 1984)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Clean Sweep set for Nov. 1, featuring Rudy Flyer, cash prizes and more
- "An Open Ear" column by campus minister Brother Paul Bredestege, S.M., about the interdependence of residents in a neighborhood
- Help Houses
- Feature on Bruce Bullman and Jerry Sturgill, new employees in UD's off-campus maintenance department
- Energy conservation, block representative listing, Off Campus Center services/equipment
- Events calendar
Block Talk (September 1984)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Help Houses
- Clean Sweep set for Nov. 1
- 24th annual international tea Oct. 7 as part of homecoming
- Meet and greet with Brother Raymond L. Fitz, S.M., UD's president
- Womanline tent sale announcement
- Safety tips, trash instructions, voter registration, paper drive, Off Campus Center services/equipment reminder
- Announcement of opening of a Kinko's Graphics at 1304 Brown St.
Block Talk (April 1984)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- New automated trash collection plan
- Clean Sweep results: Over 260 participants, 13 organizations, 6,000 pounds of trash
- Womanline tent sale during move-out; donations of items encouraged
- House cleaning tips
- Feature on block reps Donna Benwitz, Tom Kilbane and Mike Floriani; other seniors block reps mentioned include Frank Hanlin, Bob Breton, Diana McFarland, Mark Listermann, Sue Bonhomme, Eileen Moloney, Kim Lapinski, Kathy Duffy, Jesse Plasencia, Dave Conolly and Beth Neundorfer.
- Telephone and mail information for summer
- Help House update; 301 Lowes report; reminder not to abandon animals
Issue also includes a survey about proposed ventures at 301 Lowes: a food bar and an ice cream shop.
Block Talk (March 1984)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Spring Clean Sweep March 31
- Announcement that Mike Kline, coordinator of Off Campus Center since 1981, is leaving for new job; feature on page 3
- Students commended for "class and good sportsmanship" in recent basketball victories
- Safety tips
- Helping Older People Club
- Food co-op raffle and update
- Appeal to return street signs, no questions asked
- St. Patrick's Day party announcement on E Lot
Block Talk (February 1984)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Housing lottery
- Neighborhood clean-up
- Student Association elections announcement
- Appeal to return street signs, no questions asked
- Feature on Ron Martin, a maintenance worker for off-campus housing
- Reminder about policy on fires and fire hydrants
- Acknowledgment of victory of DePaul Feb. 18; reminder to use good judgment when Notre Dame comes to play March 3. "Strong team support from the students combined with classy sportsmanship keep us all 'flying high.'"
- 301 Lowes events, paper drive, spring Clean Sweep
- Service rundown at Off Campus Center
Block Talk (January 1984)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Advice for subzero temperatures
- Off-campus housing fair
- Food co-op
- Feature on Dayton Police Officers Mike Armocida and Joe Quinn, crime prevention
- Column by Brother Paul Bredestege, S.M., about community life and communal living practices based on common sense, dignity and the spirit of the Gospel message
Block Talk (December 1983)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Home security over the holidays
- Feature on Mary Robinette, 234 Lowes St.
- 20th Christmas on Campus
- Appeal to show respect and not steal others' Christmas decorations
- Write-up on the first semester of 301 Lowes
Block Talk (November 1983)

University of Dayton. Student Development
- Burglary prevention
- Clean Sweep report
- Food co-op at 301 Lowes St., a former school that UD acquired and repurposed
- Brother Paul Bredestege, S.M., campus minister, writes his "An Open Ear" column about shared skills and other ideas for the OCA (off-campus area), plus proposed new name for the area
- Feature on William H. Mohr, 1907 Trinity Ave.
- Holiday decoration guidelines
- New carpet shampooer available from Off Campus Center
- Paper drive, energy conservation, alley lights and events at 301 Lowes