Library Guides: University of Dayton: 1960-2010

John F. Kennedy Memorial Student Union 1963

Built in 1963
Groundbreaking: March 1, 1963
Formal dedication: April 7, 1965
Architect: Pretzinger & Pretzinger
Contractor: B.G. Danis Co.
Cornerstone includes: mementos of President Kennedy, university documents and publications relating to the building and copies of newspapers and
magazines, commemorative stamps, sliver of wood from old Student Union Building being torn down opposite the new union-sealed in a copper box.
Referred to as University Center prior to being named Kennedy Union

Built in 1965
Groundbreaking: July 13, 1964
Dedication: March 29, 1966
Architect: Pretzinger & Pretzinger
Contractor: A.P. Ziegler Co.
Named in memory of Miriam Rosenthal-Jewish Dayton philanthropist who donated some funds
Today Miriam Hall houses the School of Business Administration

Built in 1970
Located at the intersection of Trinity and Stonemill
Originally held Campus Security, Maintenance Department, Construction and Planning
Changed to Parking Services and Public Safety
Demolished in 2007 for a green area; Parking and Public Safety moved to CPC/Fitz Hall

Groundbreaking: March 26, 1969
Completed on January 23, 1971
Dedication: September 25, 1971
Architect: Pretzinger & Pretzinger
Contractor: Charles H. Shook, Inc.
Originally named University Library; 8-story building also containing the Marian Library and study space
February 25, 1979: renamed Roesch Library as tribute to Raymond A. Roesch, S.M., former UD president
Currently also houses the Office of Learning Resources and the Ryan C. Harris Learning Teaching Center
2019: a two-year renovation was completed to update the technology and design

Built in 1978
Formerly known as the Music & Theater Building
Originally housed the music and theatre department, and rehearsal rooms, classrooms, a dance studio, and the costume and props department
Renovated from 2019-2020 to house the Department of Computer Science, includes a walkway connecting the building to Kettering Labs
- Architect: Levin-Porter Architects of Miamisburg
- Contractor: Sidney-based Ferguson Construction Co.
Renamed Jessie S. Hathcock Hall to honor the first African American woman graduate
Dedication set for fall 2021

Built: 1910
Acquired by University in 1981 and originally used as housing for law students
Remodeled in 1990 to house the National Alumni Association and all alumni groups
Dedication: September 14, 1990
Now is used for the Student Employment Office and Career Services (moved in 2010)

Built in 1954 and originally the NCR Credit Union until Jesse Philips leased it to UD
Renovated in 1982 for UD
Architect: John Ruetschle
Originally named the Jesse Philips Center, renamed Caldwell Street Center in 1994
Housed UDRI and Student Placement and Cooperative Education (Career Services)
Torn down in 2010 to make space for the new Caldwell Student Housing

Built in 1985
Originally named William S. Anderson Information Sciences Center
Housed the Departments of Computer Science and Decision Sciences,
the Center for Business and Economic Research, and the Management Development Center
Architect: Edge & Tinney Architects Inc
Contractor: Concourse Construction
Dedication: April 14, 1987
Named after William S. Anderson because of his role building a relationship between NCR and UD
Today houses offices for the School of Business Administration and UDit

Built in 1993
Dedication: October 24, 1993
Architect: Edge and Tinney
Funds contributed by Jesse Philips, a former Board of Trustees member and founder of Philips Industries
Sears Recital Hall: Eileen Sears was director of Student Union in the 1950s and taught music and education for 40 years in Dayton schools. Mr. Sears was a 1940 UD grad who taught business management here
2009: interior refurbished

Built in 1995
Groundbreaking: May 1995
Dedication: 1997
Architect: Holabird & Root
Named after Joseph E. Keller: a three time UD grad and prominent Washington D.C. lawyer
Houses the University of Dayton School of Law

Built in 2003
Groundbreaking: April 25, 2003
Completed: August 2005
Architect: Edge and Tinney
It has townhouses and loft apartments along with art galleries, a recording studio, radio station, and ArtStreet Cafe

Originally tennis courts built in 1930 to sponsor a varsity team
Sponsored by Brother Molz
In 1947, 4 more courts added
In 2003 the courts were removed for green space by KU - the central mall
In 2010 renovations were done; a terraced amphitheater and overlook in front of Marycrest, new sidewalks, benches, and trees

Formerly owned by National Cash Register (NCR),
Most of NCR's manufacturing facilities on the site were removed in the 1970s and the property remained largely unused
UD purchased building and surrounding property in 2005
Named College Park Center
Originally housed facilities management and the Dayton Early College Academy
Additional departments and research facilities moved in including the PA program and parking services
Rededicated on October 15, 2014 as Raymond L. Fitz Hall, honoring UD's 17th president
Largest building on campus that currently contains multiple programs. A few include: DECA, Department of Art & Design,
School of Education and Health Sciences, mailing services, Department of Music, Parking Services, Department of Public Safety

Purchased in 2009, formerly NCR Headquarters
Dedication: December 16, 2010
Called River Campus Building after purchase from NCR and the name was changed to 1700 South Patterson Building a few months later in 2010
Dedicated as Curran Place May 1, 2019, honoring Daniel J. Curran UD's 18th president
The first time a university has purchased a Fortune 500 Headquarters
Houses UDRI, University Advancement, Center for Leadership, Institute for Pastoral Initiatives,
MBA program, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, catering, graduate classes, and the alumni association
A solar array and pollinator prairie were installed in the front lawn in 2019