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Clay at the Dial circa 1929.jpgArguably the most prominent feature of Howard University's campus (other than Founders Library) is the Sundial (The Dial) located in the center of the the main campus quadrangular.  This icon edifice was presented to Howard University in 1929 by the Lampados Club of Alpha Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity to honor the contributions of Benjamin Banneker.  Since that time, The Dial has served as the primary gathering point for the Bros on the Yard especially on Fridays during the Spring and Fall (and sometimes during the Winter if Bros are up to bearing the cold) at Noon when celebrate and honor Omega through step and song led by the Basileus.  Pictured: The dapper Bro. Leroy Clay (Alpha 1929) at The Dial.

The following is an article from the February 16, 1929 issue of the Chicago Defender regarding the donation of The Sundial to Howard University by the Lampados Club.

HU Receives Memorial to Benjamin Banneker by Omegas, Chicago Defender, 2-16-29
 
 

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