A historic day for UD
We Don't Just Fly …
View a recording of the launch event festivities.
Campaign Launch Event
For the first time in twenty years, the University of Dayton is in a comprehensive campaign. Enjoy this neighborhood-inspired launch event and celebrate with the global Flyer community where we don't just fly...
We Soar
Presented by the University of Dayton at the Dayton Arcade
Directed by Michelle Hayford.
Live camera direction by Brian L. LaDuca.
Written by Brian LaDuca, executive director, IACT.
Inspired and influenced by playwright Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town.”
Script development by Michelle Hayford, associate professor,
director of Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology, and cast.
Cast
Stage Manager // Willie L. Morris IV ’13
Emily // Jada S. Gee, senior
Mary // Caroline L. Herling, senior
Brad // Achille Kpeya, first-year
Ashley // Anna R. Kopsick, junior
Ensemble
Khalid Abdulaziz N Alqahtani, junior
Karthi Balasundaram, graduate studies
Arabella Loera, senior
Kathryn Montgomery, sophomore
University Chorale
“Regina Coeli,” by José Maurício Nunes Garcia
“Alleluia,” by Elaine Hagenberg*
Emily McConkie, pianist
Supporting Remarks
Rev. James F. Fitz, S.M. ’68, vice president for mission and rector
Rev. Martin A. Solma, S.M. ’71, emeritus trustee and vice chair, campaign cabinet
Arabella Loera ’23, criminal justice studies
Laura H. Hume, associate professor, director of the Prelaw Program
Sharon (Howard) White ’78, Alumni Association president-elect
Willie L. Morris III, associate professor, Department of Music
Deborah A. Tobias ’73, board of trustee member and chair, campaign cabinet
Eric F. Spina, president
Campaign Video
Written by Michelle Hayford.
Script development by the Common Good Players.
Performed by Jada Gee and Caroline Herling.
Produced by Marketing and Communications.
Special Thanks
University Chorale
Pride of Dayton Marching Band
Flyer Pep Band
Department of Art and Design
First Flight Saxophone Quartet
Culture Works
Event and Livestream Production
Bartha
* - "Alleluia" by Elaine Hagenberg
Copyright © 2020 Elaine Hagenberg Music, distr. by GIA Publications, Inc.
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
