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Congratulations, Library Graduates, University Of Dayton

University Libraries Blog Archive

The University Libraries recently held a ceremony to celebrate student employees who will graduate in May or December 2024.

University Set To Confer Record Number Of Undergraduate Degrees At Spring Commencement, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton expects to confer approximately 2,170 degrees, including an all-time high of approximately 1,710 undergraduate degrees, during commencement ceremonies May 4-5 at University of Dayton Arena.

Ud In The News April 20-26, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Regional and local media highlighted an agreement to reduce UD's carbon footprint by 71%, partnerships to create education and career opportunities for area students, and Flyer Pitch winners. The Conversation and ABC News featured faculty expertise.

There Will No Longer Be Chocolate Cake At Every Meal, Kris Downey

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

The 2024 Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop has come to an end. It’s time to go home. Brace yourself. For the foreseeable future, no keynote speakers will be inspiring you as you sip Chardonnay while waiting for your food to appear before you.

Are We Really Basic Bitches? A Call For Resistance And Recognition, Joshua E. Young, Allison D. Brenneise

Basic Communication Course Annual

We explore the history and position of the foundational communication course (FCC) in communication education. The material impact of calling the course basic since the 1940s has caused internalized oppression, which results in a lack of innovation and general disempowerment. The use of the term basic to describe the foundational communication course reflects little cultural awareness of the impact of the word. The term basic also demonstrates a need to adapt the course to meet the needs of its constituents. Failing to adapt may result in more oppressive conditions for communication education, a problem if the discipline is to make …

Beyond Delivery, Toward Interpretation: Examining How Students Use Feedback In The Introductory Communication Course, Drew T. Ashby-King, Melissa A. Lucas, Lindsey B. Anderson

Basic Communication Course Annual

Feedback is a foundational communicative aspect of the teaching/learning processes in introductory communication courses as students seek to improve their presentational speaking skills throughout the term. Drawing on 1,673 qualitative questionnaire responses, this paper explores how students used and interpreted instructor feedback. Through our thematic analysis of a randomly selected subset of 335 responses, we identified two tensions in how students used and interpreted instructor feedback: (1) feedback as a process vs. a product and (2) feedback as integrated into the course structure vs. a justification for a grade. Theoretically, this research extends Feedback Intervention Theory by highlighting the importance …

First-Of-Its-Kind Partnership Delivers A Waste-Heat-To-Power Project That Will Reduce Ud’S Carbon Footprint By More Than 70%, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Tallgrass, the University of Dayton and AES Ohio entered into an innovative long-term agreement that fosters the University of Dayton’s efforts to achieve its renewable energy goals. The new waste heat to power facility will capture the heat produced by an existing process and generate decarbonized power, which will be sold to AES Ohio for the benefit of the University of Dayton.

Ud In The News April 13-19, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Media featured the Roger Glass Center for the Arts grand opening and learning opportunities for students. NPR On Point tapped Christopher Devine to be a guest and The National Desk quoted him in a story picked up nationwide about Election 2024.

Ud In The News April 6-12, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Local media featured our giving day and the Roger Glass Center for the Arts grand opening. The New York Times, Associated Press, USA TODAY, National Jurist and four national Catholic outlets are among those highlighting UD programs or expertise.

Poster Abstracts For 14th Annual University Of Dayton And Miami Valley Hospital Healthcare Symposium, Udayton

Pre-Health Resource Center Campus Communications

No abstract provided.

Erma One-Word Review, Jamy May Wagner

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

My one word to describe my first year at the Erma conference is “diet.” I wonder if you’re thinking that I mean, “Oh, damn, now I gotta go on a diet!” But that’s not it! Quite the opposite.

Image De‑Photobombing Benchmark, Vatsa S. Patel, Kunal Agrawal, Samah Baraheem, Amira Yousif, Tam Nguyen

Computer Science Faculty Publications

Removing photobombing elements from images is a challenging task that requires sophisticated image inpainting techniques. Despite the availability of various methods, their effectiveness depends on the complexity of the image and the nature of the distracting element. To address this issue, we conducted a benchmark study to evaluate 10 state-of-the-art photobombing removal methods on a dataset of over 300 images. Our study focused on identifying the most effective image inpainting techniques for removing unwanted regions from images. We annotated the photobombed regions that require removal and evaluated the performance of each method using peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR), structural similarity index …

On The White Side: An Examination Of Colorism In India And China, Lillian E. Dartt

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

Editors note: This paper received the inaugural John C. and Rose Maria Groppe Award for Excellence in Writing.

I began my research project by selecting colorism as the topic I wanted to study, due to its significant social and ethical impact on affected communities. After beginning to search for scholarly sources, I decided to focus my main studies on India and China, since they are not only two of the most impacted regions but also the most populated nations in the world. My project assignment included a preliminary in-class presentation of initial findings about my topic, followed by the submission …

A 'Real' Lesbian, Annabelle Karch

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

This paper attempts to draw attention to setbacks in the development of lesbian characters in television using the lens of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The fashion and villainization of lesbian characters as well as their misrepresentation regarding bisexuality are all examined in this analysis of the way heterosexual norms affect how lesbianism is portrayed in media. The purpose of this essay is to explain how stereotypes stemming from societal beliefs regarding lesbians feed into and are amplified by representations of lesbians in television.

Little Red Riding Hood In 'Into The Woods': Facing The Challenges Of Womanhood, Allison Shelly

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

Editor's note: This paper was selected to receive the inaugural John C. and Rose Maria Groppe Award for Excellence in Writing.

My essay discusses how through the manipulation of fairy tale tropes such as predation, damsel in distress, and singing, the 2014 Into the Woods musical presents a feminist and coming of age portrayal of the classic Little Red Riding Hood character. To write this essay, I extensively researched the feminist movement, modern film, and their impact on the fairy tale genre through both works from the university library and from our course readings. Initially, it was difficult to find …

'Into The Woods': Modern Reinvention Or Traditional Retelling?, Emma Tams

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

Editor's note: This paper was selected to receive the Barbara Farrelly Award for Best Writing in ENG 198 or ENG 200.

The purpose of this essay is to critically analyze the 2014 Disney film Into the Woods and examine the ways in which it utilizes the plot and key characteristics of the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale to reinforce traditional gender roles and maintain the status quo. Into the Woods uses the traditional story line and stereotypical characters of the original written versions of Little Red Riding Hood, while maintaining a similar message about stranger danger. I examined the …

Will The Borders Stay?, Clare Hoffmann

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

Editor's note: This paper was honored with the Barbara Farrelly Award for Best Writing in ENG 100 or ENG 114.

We were told to write a paper that analyzes a sequence (a scene or connected series of related scenes that are edited together and comprise a single, unified event, setting, or story within a film's narrative) or two related sequences from the movie Freedom Writers. We were asked to identify the rhetorical purpose of the sequence(s), examine the rhetorical elements employed (mise-en-scène, cinematography, acting, editing, sound) and explain how these elements worked together to achieve the rhetorical goal—successfully or unsuccessfully. …

Sba Eclipsing Excellence, University Of Dayton

School of Business Administration Blog

In spring 2024, Professor Elizabeth Eichler's MKT 350 class embarked on an engaging project: conceptualizing and executing eclipse-oriented marketing content for the University of Dayton SBA.

Ready, Set, Library!, Lone Damasco, Mandy Shannon

University Libraries Blog Archive

The American Library Association and the University of Dayton Libraries celebrate National Library Week April 7–13. The theme this year — “Ready, Set, Library!” — highlights the many ways libraries support each of us along the way through connecting us with other people, learning new skills, and hearing different stories.

April 1-Ieritage Month Reads, Lone Damasco

University Libraries Blog Archive

April is a month of celebrations at the University of Dayton, where rich, diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences from specific members of our community are honored through various programs, events and displays.

River Stewards Profile: Dr. Sarah Hippensteel Hall, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

Dr. Sarah Hippensteel Hall, Manager of Communications, Outreach, and Stewardship at the Miami Conservancy District, highlights the long-standing partnership with UD, offering students hands-on learning opportunities, such as water quality research and engineering projects to monitor river levels.

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The Effects Of A Mindfulness Intervention On Ameliorating Premenstrual Hedonic Eating Patterns In College-Aged Females, Nicole R. Palmieri

Honors Theses

Background: Young women in college are susceptible to weight gain from a myriad of factors to include environmental and hormonal influences.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the impact of a mindfulness intervention on food craving behaviors in women in the luteal and follicular phases of the menstrual cycle.

Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study using repeated samples one-way ANOVA and qualitative data to examine pre-intervention and post-intervention changes in cravings and mindfulness.

Results: 23 participants completed the intervention and study-related requirements pre-intervention and post-intervention. There was a trend of mean decrease in FCQ-T scores (124.83 ± …

River Stewards Profile: Dr. Zach Piso, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

Dr. Zach Piso, director of the Rivers Institute, oversees programs like SEE 402 and River Stewards, helping students build relationships with community partners and gain practical skills in environmental governance and social justice.

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Experiential Learning Profile: Julia Lindenschmidt, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

Julia Lindenschmidt, a senior sociology major with minors in social work and sustainability, has engaged in experiential learning through programs like SEE 402, Dayton Civic Scholars, and the Ethics and Leadership Internship. Her work with nonprofits, including the Little Miami Watershed Network, fostered her passion for social justice and sustainability. Julia values the relationships and insights gained from connecting with diverse community members, which have prepared her for a career in community-focused work.

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River Stewards Profile: Emma Allington, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

Emma Allington, a 2023 graduate, reflects on how her involvement in River Stewards and SEE 402 shaped her professionally, equipping her with skills in communication, project management, and sustainability while fostering long-term community connections.

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2024 Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Program, Teri Rizvi, University Of Dayton

Documents from the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

• Conference schedule
• Feature on the exhibit Beyond the Byline: Erma Bombeck's Story
• Session descriptions
• Keynote speaker biographies
• Featured talent biographies
• Presenter biographies
• Winning entries in the 2024 Erma Bombeck Writing Competition
• Winners of the inaugural DC Stanfa Memorial Writers’ Award

Ud In The News March 22-29, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Local media featured UD's efforts to get 100 percent of its electricity from sustainable waste heat recovery. The Conversation, Scripps News, The National Desk and USA TODAY are among national news outlets tapping faculty expertise.

The Pussification Of Man: Evangelical Pastor Mark Driscoll And The Construction Of An “Ideal” Evangelical Masculinity, Phillip E. Cicero

Honors Theses

Scandals involving evangelical churches seem to appear daily in the news. Whether the scandals involve a church leader engaging in bullying, sexual harassment, sexual abuse or something else there seems to be no end in sight. One might imagine that people would flee the churches where these leaders have or continue to serve. But, in general, they do not. A good question to ask is why. Why do people continue to follow someone who has been proven through their discourse that they are aggressive, sexist, and sometimes even violent?

To answer this question, this project focuses on the rhetoric utilized …

Selective Evolution Of Lithium Ions By Shewanella Loihica, Gabrielle A. Kozurek

Honors Theses

The prevalent use of lithium-ion batteries in consumer electronics poses a significant sustainability challenge to both manufacturing and source availability over the next 50 years. There are several methods to extract lithium from salt water that are commercially available but require caustic reagents and environmental hazards. However, several lithium-resistant bacteria can precipitate or mineralize lithium ions into a reduced form of lithium that can be processed readily into a lithium source material for batteries. The goal of this project was to culture, characterize, and selectively evolve Shewanlla loihica using lithium-ion concentration changes both aerobically and anaerobically. This strain has published …

Development Of A Machine Learning-Based Program To Measure Cell Proliferation, Adam J. Jones

Honors Theses

Many tools have emerged to investigate the functioning of biological systems, especially when in contact with foreign substances. In vitro procedures are often used due to their cost effectiveness and suitability for high-throughput experiments. These procedures collect basic measurements, such as toxicity and biocompatibility, that provide insight into the compatibility and safety of a substance. In vitro toxicity tests are favored for their expediency, affordability, and consistent outcomes. Quantitative methodologies, like colorimetric and fluorometric assays, offer objectivity and high-throughput analysis. However, they require lengthy incubation times and only provide a single metric. Microscopy-based methods provide more information in terms of …