Roesch Library

Blockbuster Illustrations : University of Dayton, Ohio Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film The Odyssey retells the story of the ancient Greek hero Odysseus and his quest to return home after the Trojan War. The Marian Library’s collections hold rare illustrations of scenes from The Odyssey, drawn by Ezio Anichini, a prolific Italian artist of the e...

Meet me behind the mall 🌳

📷: Mortaza Anwari ’27

Flyer Flashback 📸

The Declaration of Independence is a document of dissent that illuminated the right to revolution and ignited the aspirations of the colonies.

In keeping with this founding tradition, UD Magazine took a dive in the archives to see how disagreement and nonviolence have played out on campus.

Flyer flashback: We dissent A deep dive into the archives to see how disagreement and nonviolence have played out on campus.

"They study in Roesch Library, work out at the RecPlex and worship in the chapel."

The UD Sinclair Academy, now in its 10th year, allows students to start at Sinclair and finish at UD. Throughout their time in the Academy, students have access to UD advising services, facilities, clubs and athletics.

A Foot in Two Campuses : University of Dayton, Ohio I don’t have to look far on our campus to find students who began their journey at Sinclair Community College but quickly made the University of Dayton their home, too.

Classes start in 1️⃣ month and we can't wait to see you, Flyers!

📷: Sylvia Stahl ’18

The UD community has lost one of our greatest treasures with the death of Herbert Woodward Martin, yet his voice will endure.

A Poet and His (Lasting) Song : University of Dayton, Ohio The University of Dayton community has lost one of our greatest treasures with the death of Herbert Woodward Martin, yet his voice will endure.

Join our team as an Interlibrary Loan Specialist! You will serve as the bridge connecting our campus community to a global network of information.

Learn more and apply by Aug. 7: https://udayton.co/lFl

Delightful proof of our door-holding culture 🥰

📷: Julia Daschbach ‘26

As a sophomore mechanical engineering major, Dan Roche ’81 found himself slipping into the library and imagining what it might feel like to sit in a room where people talked about books the way he wanted to talk about books.

It wouldn’t be until after graduation that he’d finally get the chance.

Where logic meets language From UD engineering major to award& #8209;winning essayist, Dan Roche & #8217;81 has built a writing life that bridges precision, vulnerability and the art of being seen.

A new life‑size porch inside Roesch Library honors librarian Heidi Good Gauder ’90, inviting students into the community she loved.

A librarian, a front porch and a legacy University of Dayton's new life& #8209;size porch inside Roesch Library honors librarian Heidi Good Gauder & #8217;90, inviting students into the leisure reading and community she loved.