The Brother Walter Klick, S.M., Library Award was established by Dr. Nicoletta M. Hary of the University of Dayton Library, with funds from the Lackner Award which was presented to her in 1990 by the UD Marianists. It is administered by a standing committee of the University of Dayton Library.

Only students that are returning in the Fall are eligible to win this award since it is in the form of credit to buy textbooks. The award consists of credit, which is intended to assist students in the purchase of textbooks.

Who is eligible: Education majors, both full and part-time, who will be Sophomores or Juniors in the year of the award are eligible.
Award Criteria: Criteria in making the award include financial need, a good academic record, and personal characteristics which reflect the Marianist tradition.

To be considered for the award, please submit a completed application form by February 29, 2008. The award will be made for the following Fall semester. Applicants should be aware that receiving this award could affect other financial aid.

Brother Walter Klick, a native of Cleveland, entered the Marianist Novitiate after graduating from Cathedral Latin High in 1930. He took his first vows on October 12, 1931. During his long teaching career he taught grade school, and high school students in San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Dayton, Puerto Rico, and Cincinnati. In 1954 he earned his M.A. degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He directed US's Wohlleben Library until its closing in 1970.

For further information, please contact the Klick Committee Chair, 204 Roesch Library, x9-4094.