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2019: Dr. Westina Matthews Shatteen, Daria-Yvonne J. Graham

Women of UD: 2018 to Present

During Women’s History Month, the University of Dayton Women’s Center coordinates, as an experiential learning opportunity for students, an annual exhibit highlighting the contributions women have made at the University of Dayton. Theme for 2019: Trailblazers.

Ud In The News Feb. 22- March 1, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University of Dayton President Eric Spina sat down with WHIO-TV to discuss UD's future and theologian Sandra Yocum discussed the bishops meeting in Rome about the sex abuse crisis with national outlets Newsy and The Epoch Times. The Chronicle of Higher Education featured a UD program in a story about colleges incorporating mental health checkups into the curriculum.

The New Duty Of Digital Competence: Being Ethical And Competent In The Age Of Facebook And Twitter, John G. Browning

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Fake News, Deliberate Lies, And The First Amendment, Donald L. Beschle

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Mary In The News: Feb. 25, 2019, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also, see International Marian Research Institute as well as Marian Library news and updates.

Ud In The News Feb. 15-22, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The Conversation ran political scientist Nancy Miller's piece "One-Party Rule in 49 State Legislatures Reflects Flaws in Democratic Process," Canadian broadcaster CTV and The Associated Press interviewed law professor Thaddeus Hoffmeister to discuss the national emergency declaration and jury tampering, The Denver Post and Catholic News Service tapped theologians to discuss Catholic issues, and Education Dive mentioned the School of Law's online juris doctorate program among "law schools experimenting with different educational approaches."

College Faculty In The News: February 22, 2019, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

With recent media attention about alleged past racist actions by public figures, Professor Leslie Picca, chair of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work, discusses her research on the use of racist language, ideas and stereotypes in social interactions. Follow this and other recent media coverage of the service, research, scholarship and commentary of College of Arts and Sciences programs and their faculty.

Mary In The News: February 15, 2019, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also, see International Marian Research Institute as well as Marian Library news and updates.

Ud In The News Feb. 9-15, University Of Dayton

News Releases

A new statewide news service for Ohio highlighted the Marian Library's collections and the University's work to transform the former fairgrounds into onMain, Dayton's Imagination District.

Uncut, Unfiltered ... But Not Necessarily Uninterrupted, Scott N. West

University Libraries Blog Archive

Hurricane response, an immigrant 'caravan,' the Dayton Accords and more in Scott West's latest dispatch from government documents.

The Many Faces Of The Madonna Retrospective: 25 Years Of Exhibits In The Marian Library, University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Marian Library Exhibit Summaries

Archived website and summary of exhibit in the Marian Library

Exhibit dates: February 11 - November 1, 2019

College Faculty In The News: February 8, 2019, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Associate Professor Joseph Valenzano III, chair of the Department of Communication, recently discussed how the immediacy of social media influences the online community in real time, potentially allowing opinion to take the lead over factual contexts. Follow this and other recent media coverage of the service, research, scholarship and commentary of College of Arts and Sciences programs and their faculty.

Ud In The News Jan. 25-Feb. 8, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University of Dayton faculty and staff contributed to the national conversation on curricular innovations, college affordability and career outcomes in Education Dive, The Chronicle of Higher Education and U.S. News & World Report. CBC News, Catholic News Service and BYU Radio tapped faculty expertise on airport design, social media and corporate social responsibility.

Distinguished Historian, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The Ohio Academy of History has selected history professor John Heitmann as its Distinguished Historian for 2019. He will receive the award Friday, March 22, at the academy’s annual conference.

The Bader Burger, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Not every University of Dayton student has a sandwich named after him. But not every student is Bader Almuntafkey, a personable cook at Passports restaurant in Virginia W. Kettering Residence Hall. He juggles studying mechanical and aerospace engineering with creating chicken shawarma, kebabs and his signature Arabic burger so tasty that students line up for it after he spreads the word on social media.

Kanopy Curates Black History Month Film List, Maureen Schlangen

University Libraries Blog Archive

For Black History Month, Kanopy has curated a film list highlighting African-American art, history, intellectual contributions and current events.

Mary In The News: Feb. 4, 2019, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also, see International Marian Research Institute news and updates.

Love Is More Than A Bottle Of 'Jump Me' And A Diamond Eternity Necklace, Allia Zobel Nolan

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

For as long as I can remember, there has been a notion "out there" suggesting the amount of happiness and fulfillment in a woman's relationship is directly related to the amount of goo-goo eyed, hearts-and-flowers, Tiffany - not Overstock - diamond-jewelry romance she experiences.

Up Yours, Tidying Up, Laurie O'Connor Stephans

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

We used to host two big gatherings every year: a huge cookout Memorial Day weekend and a "both sides of the family along with anyone who didn't have anywhere else to go" Thanksgiving feast. The first and foremost reason for these events was because I love to entertain and truly believe the more the merrier. But the secondary reason had its own merits as well. By opening our home to throngs of people, the whole house got a good cleaning every six months.

Mary In The News: Jan. 29, 2019, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also, see International Marian Research Institute news and updates.

Moral Courage Project: El Paso, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

University of Dayton students traveled to El Paso, Texas, in May 2018 to interview and photograph human rights advocates, community leaders and faith leaders about their commitment to immigration rights work at the U.S.-Mexico border.

College Faculty In The News: January 25, 2019, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

One of the stories from the University of Dayton's "Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives" project was recently featured in a National Public Radio podcast. This community-based project by students, faculty and staff from the Fitz Center for Leadership in Community, with support from multiple campus departments and programs, is a part of the nationwide storytelling project called the Facing Project.

Ud In The News Jan. 19-25, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Fox News interviewed University of Dayton Research Institute impact physics group leader Kevin Poormon about the risks drones pose to aircraft. A portion of the interview aired on "Special Report w/ Bret Baier" and eight Fox affiliates nationwide. "Fox & Friends" also aired video from UDRI's test of a drone hitting an airplane wing. CNN ran aviation historian Janet Bednarek's Conversation piece, "In 'airports of the future', everything new is old again" which has more than 81,000 reads.

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

Marian Library Blog Archive

Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also, see International Marian Research Institute news and updates.

How Not To Cross The Social Media 'Thin Line', Adam Earnheardt

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Author Erma Bombeck said, "There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt." Looking back on that quote, I suspect Bombeck would have greatly enjoyed social media. She may have laughed at the many people who wittily walk up to that thin line, and the few brave souls who attempt to cross it.

One Dayton, Generations Of Flyers, Kendra Zonca

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Students share what makes UD special to them as they prepare to help with UD's inaugural giving day, April 10, "1Day1Dayton."

Ud In The News Jan. 1-18, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Four University of Dayton faculty shared their expertise worldwide the first half of January via The Conversation, an international news outlet that features articles by academics, while others were interviewed by The Associated Press, National Catholic Reporter and Education Dive.

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

Marian Library Blog Archive

Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also, see International Marian Research Institute news and updates

Government Documents: Open For Business, Scott N. West

University Libraries Blog Archive

Roesch Library has been a member of the Federal Depository Library Program since 1969 ... and there's no shutting down a government documents librarian.

The Basic Communication Course And A University-Wide Critical Thinking Pedagogy Program, Brent Kice

Basic Communication Course Annual

This Basic Course Forum highlights authors’ responses to the following topics: What curricular programs present the best opportunity for curricular connections to the basic course? Building upon conversations from the July 2018 Basic Course Institute (hosted by University of Dayton), what administrative successes and challenges do basic course directors face?