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Mary In The News: Sept. 23, 2019, Michael Duricy

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Minutes, September 2019, University Of Dayton. College Of Arts And Sciences

Documents of the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Affairs Committee

Minutes from College of Arts and Sciences Academic Affairs Committee

Optimization And Structural Stability Of Gold Nanoparticle–Antibody Bioconjugates, Robert T. Busch, Farzia Karim, John Weis, Yvonne Sun, Chenglong Zhao

Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) bound with biomolecules have emerged as suitable biosensors exploiting unique surface chemistries and optical properties. Many efforts have focused on antibody bioconjugation to AuNPs resulting in a sensitive bioconjugate to detect specific types of bacteria. Unfortunately, bacteria thrive under various harsh environments, and an understanding of bioconjugate stability is needed. Here, we show a method for optimizing Listeria monocytogenes polyclonal antibodies bioconjugation mechanisms to AuNPs via covalent binding at different pH values, from 2 to 11, and 2-(N-morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid (MES), 3-(N-morpholino)propanesulfonic acid, NaOH, HCl conditions. By fitting Lorentz curves to the amide I and II regions, we …

Mary In The News: Sept. 16, 2019, Michael Duricy

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New Grandkids Double The Fun, Jerry Zezima

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

In my younger days, which date back to the last century, I was a two-fisted drinker, with a bottle in each hand and one large mouth to fill. In my older days, which date back to last month, I was a two-fisted feeder, with a bottle in each hand and two small mouths to fill. The latter scenario took place when my wife, Sue, and I met our new twin grandchildren, Zoe and Quinn.

Ud In The News Sept. 7-13, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The Physiologist Magazine featured Anne Crecelius, interim chair of health and sport science, on the cover of its September issue. The Chronicle of Higher Education highlighted student development's Don't Cancel Your Class program. School psychologist Susan Davies wrote a piece for The Conversation on what parents need to know about concussions. Bold TV featured engineering student Spencer Janning and his Freedom Brace on its program about student entrepreneurs.

32 Seconds In The Oregon, Emily Skill, Maura Donahue, Art Jipson, Maryjane Plote, Leslie Gonya

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

UD faculty, staff and students reflect on the horrific shootings that occurred in the Oregon District in late summer.

Mary In The News: Sept. 10, 2019, Michael Duricy

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College Faculty In The News: September 10, 2019, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Assistant Professor Anya Galli Robertson, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work, discusses the "glitter revolution" taking place in Mexican feminist and LGBTQ protests. Follow this and other recent media coverage of the service, research, scholarship and commentary of College of Arts and Sciences programs and their faculty.

Who's Publishing What" The Frugal Book Promoter, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

This has been a must-have book for authors since its 2004 debut as a text for her UCLA Extension Writer's Program class in book marketing. Modern History Press is now publishing the third edition sporting a new cover, a bibliography, a reference and complete update.

New In Govdocs: Art In The Army ... And Science In The House, Scott N. West

University Libraries Blog Archive

Scott West skims the latest treasures from the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Mary In The News: September 3, 2019, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

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Something Fishy At Our House, Jerry Zezima

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Over the years, the fish population of our humble home has rivaled that of the Seven Seas, which is no fluke considering that the average lifespan of our fine finny friends has been approximately the length of the Super Bowl halftime show. When my daughters, Katie and Lauren, were kids, our goldfish would go belly-up so often that you could set your watch by them, although only if your watch was waterproof.

University Of Dayton Magazine, Autumn 2019, University Of Dayton

University of Dayton Alumni Publications

The University of Dayton Magazine is published quarterly by the Office of Communications for alumni, parents, students, faculty/staff, trustees and other friends of UD. Articles include, "The Lesson from Hell", "New Again", and "32 Seconds in the Oregon".

“His Appearance Is Against Him”: Race And Criminality In Dorothy L. Sayers’S Unnatural Death, Laura Vorachek

English Faculty Publications

This essay places Dorothy L. Sayers’s novel Unnatural Death (1927 ) in the context of heightened xenophobia and racism in interwar Britain, arguing that Sayers attempts to challenge prevalent cultural associations of blackness and criminality. Like Wilkie Collins, Sayers works to critique and undermine racist assumptions and to generate sympathy for the colonial Other.

Miracles And Madness: Teaching With Religious Special Collections, Kayla Harris, Jillian M. Ewalt, Stephanie Shreffler

Marian Library Faculty Publications

Vials of healing water from Marian shrines, flowers collected at holy sites, and images of statues that miraculously cry—these objects are just a few of the striking, unusual, and often underused artifacts and archival materials documenting religious experiences found in the University of Dayton’s archives and special collections.

These engaging items, while often controversial in nature, can serve as powerful teaching tools to engage undergraduates. When an opportunity arose to partner with a religious studies faculty member, the University of Dayton’s archivists and librarians used these artifacts to develop an instruction session that offered students an opportunity for active, hands-on …

Profile: Mike Birbiglia, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, storyteller, director and actor who has performed in front of audiences worldwide, from the Sydney Opera House to Broadway. His shows My Girlfriend's Boyfriend and Thank God for Jokes were both filmed for Netflix. His most recent show, The New One, ran for 99 shows at the Cort Theatre. In addition to performing live, Mike is an author and filmmaker who wrote, directed and starred in the films Sleepwalk with Me and Don't Think Twice.

South Africa: Off-Grid Auto-Feed Macadamia Nut Dryer, Jen Nichwitz, Ben Berry, Michael Luers

ETHOS Technical Reports

This past summer, University of Dayton students Ben Berry, Mike Luers, and Jen Nichwitz, traveled to Durban, South Africa to work with Adrian Padt and Rocket Works on sustainable cooking and drying technologies. Durban is the third largest city in South Africa and is located on the Indian Ocean. It is known for being the busiest port in all of Africa and also for its wide array of cultural influences, from the local Zulu people to the largest population of Indian people in the country. Rocket Works is best known for the “Rocket Stove,” a highly efficient wood-burning stove invented …

Ecuador: San Ramon Wastewater Solution, Eric Sheffield

ETHOS Technical Reports

San Ramon is a small rural community located in the Parroquía Perucho G.A.D. and within the province of Pichincha. It is a mountainous area and resembles the common climate and terrain of Ecuador’s highland region. The community consists of around 11 houses and the primary occupation of its residents involves agriculture. While the community has access to potable and irrigation water and electricity, the community lacks sufficient wastewater infrastructure for all of its residents.

The Parroquía de Perucho and San Ramon asked Fundación Ingenieros en Acción to prepare a design for a sustainable wastewater solution for the people of San …

Bolivia: Prosthetics Development, Ellen Lucchesi, Michael Fornadel

ETHOS Technical Reports

This past summer the group travelled to La Paz, Bolivia to work with an organization called Funprobo in their prosthetics clinic. La Paz is one of two capital cities in Bolivia and is the highest capital city in the world. Bolivia is a landlocked country with varying climates and many different languages and cultures. La Paz itself is mountainous with a wet and a dry season and many different cultures. There are many different neighborhoods in La Paz, each with their own unique characteristics. Funprobo is located within the unique neighborhood of Sopocachi and focuses on designing and supplying prosthetic …

Mary In The News: Aug. 27, 2019, Michael Duricy

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Pooling Our Resources, Jerry Zezima

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Now that we are in the dog days of summer, and the heat makes dogs pant so much that they don't even wear pants, it can safely be said that most people would give their right arms for a pool, which kind of defeats the purpose because they'd end up swimming in circles.

College Faculty In The News: August 26, 2019, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Assistant Professor Meghan Henning, Department of Religious Studies, recently spoke to media outlets about the true value and meaning of prayer in our lives, particularly in the context of recent incidences of violence. Follow this and other recent media coverage of the service, research, scholarship and commentary of College of Arts and Sciences programs and their faculty.

A Litany Of Work, Ann Zlotnik

Marian Library Blog Archive

The All About Mary website contains several litanies and other forms of prayer. This litany, in particular, gives thanks for the work we have and the work that others do everyday.

Taylor Renner Fills Role Of Research Institute Associate Director Of Business Services To Help Support Continued Growth, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton Research Institute welcomed Taylor Renner to the new role of associate director of business services. In her position, Renner will assume oversight of the Institute's administrative functions, currently managed by executive director Allan Crasto.

Chapter 4: Seeing Africa Through The Eyes Of An Educator, Rochonda L. Nenonene

Myth and Reality: Reflections on Our Travels through West Africa

A reflection on the 2018-19 Global Education Seminars in West Africa.

Mary In The News: Aug. 22, 2019, Michael Duricy

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Chapter 7: Perspectives On West Africa: Reminiscences Of The Global Education Seminar In Ghana And Togo, Sharon Davis Gratto

Myth and Reality: Reflections on Our Travels through West Africa

A reflection on the 2018-19 Global Education Seminars in West Africa.

Community Voices And The Impact Of Global Awareness, Arch Grieve, Eugenie Kirenga, Martha-Jeanette Rodriguez, Welcome Dayton, Cyril Ibe, S. Michael Murphy

Proceedings: 2019 Global Voices on the University of Dayton Campus

In this session, distinguished members of the larger Dayton community spoke about how they have promoted global engagement in the area and made suggestions on what additional steps need to take place to turn Dayton into a genuinely global city/community.

Mary In The News: Aug. 12, 2019, Michael Duricy

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