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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BlockTalk (March 1980)
University of Dayton. Student Development
Contains information about:
- Reminder about illegality and danger of setting open fires
- Tips for smart grocery shopping
- Lease education
- Writers' workshop with Ellen Goodman; min-courses; Orpheus call for entries; voter registration
Also contains an insert about a weeklong series, "Women's Perspective in the '80s," sponsored by the Women's Interest Group and University Activities.
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BlockTalk (February 1980)
University of Dayton. Student Development
Contains information about:
- New advisory board for Off Campus Center
- Fire prevention and detection
- Recreation ideas such as cross-country skiing, sledding, ice skating and backgammon
- Energy conservation, snow removal responsibilities, tenant workshops
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BlockTalk (December 1979)
University of Dayton. Student Development
Contains information about:
- Finals week quiet hours
- Securing homes for the holidays
- Christmas cards for neighborhood's permanent residents
- Services such as a ride switchboard, plant and pet watching and publicity
- Rakes, leaf bags, snow shovels and brooms available for borrowing
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BlockTalk (November 1979)
University of Dayton. Student Development
Contains information about:
- Finals week quiet hours
- Securing homes for the holidays
- Services such as a ride switchboard, plant and pet watching and publicity
- Rakes, bags and brooms available for yard cleanup
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BlockTalk (October 1979)
University of Dayton. Student Development
Contains information about:
- Neighborhood Watch
- Help Houses
- Yearbook pictures
- "Operation ID" (engraving machines for labeling valuable items)
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BlockTalk (September 1979)
University of Dayton. Student Development
The Off Campus Center welcomes students back and shares information about:
- Block party plan designed by Dayton police and the Student Association
- Helpful hints for safety and landlord-tenant relations
- Housing inspections
- Upcoming events
