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Identifying The Effects Of Environmental Conditions On Listeria Monocytogenes Fitness And Pathogenesis Modified By Transcription Factor Cody, Elizabeth K. Herr

Honors Theses

Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen with the capability of causing severe illness in individuals who consume contaminated foods. Many foods have been found to harbor the bacterium, but dairy products, produce, and other prepackaged foods are particularly susceptible to contamination. Contaminated foods are exposed to a variety of environmental conditions during packaging, processing, consumption, and digestion, all of which play an essential role in modulating the survival and pathogenesis of L. monocytogenes. Conditions of particular interest include cold storage, presence of food additives, and activity of antimicrobial enzymes such as lysozyme. My honors thesis research has focused on elucidating how …

Many Ways Of The Cross, One Resurrection, Bridget Retzloff

Marian Library Blog Archive

Artists and authors provide unique ways to connect with the story of Jesus' death and resurrection through the Stations of the Cross in the Marian Library's collection. Artist Jaqueline Romo's The Passion of the Monarca Migrante print series is currently on display at Roesch Library.

Ud In The News March 9-15, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The Conversation, Inside Higher Ed, the Campus Leader Podcast, FiveThirtyEight and WalletHub highlighted UD programs and expertise. Local media featured UD's work in cybersecurity, the School of Law's online J.D. program and UD's Irish Dance team.

Six Ud Students Honored For Research In Catholic Intellectual Traditions, Kassidy Lammers

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The McGrath Award recognizes students whose research demonstrates engagement with themes associated with Catholic Intellectual Traditions.

Mary In Catholic Education: Reflections From The Community, University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Marian Library Exhibit Summaries

The Society of Mary opened its first school in 1819 in Bordeaux, France, and education continues to be a key element of the Marianist mission. For the Mary in Catholic Education exhibit, held March 4 through June 28, 2024, teacher education students at the University of Dayton collected materials from the Marian Library to explore how Catholic ideals have been shared with different audiences through various media from an 18th-century primer to Marianist manga.

Catholic educators, exhibit visitors, and members of the campus community also shared reflections on Mary’s presence in their educational experience. Those reflections are provided in this …

Mary In Catholic Education: Exhibit Website Content, University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Marian Library Exhibit Summaries

Exhibit summary: The Society of Mary opened its first school in 1819 in Bordeaux, France, and education continues to be a key element of the Marianist mission. The Blessed Virgin Mary is an integral component of this educational culture as both a subject of teaching and an exemplar for educators. In this exhibit, teacher education students at the University of Dayton use materials from the Marian Library’s collections to explore how Catholic ideals have been shared with different audiences through various media. From Catholic comic books to an 18th-century primer and Marianist manga, visit to learn more about Mary across …

Creche Herald Vol. 28, No. 1, Rita B. Bocher

Creche Herald

The Spring 2024 publication features nativity sets and personal reflections from members in the organization; information about nativities and nativity exhibits; and information about the Friends of the Creche annual meeting.

Kenya Immersion Program Profile: Rebekah Revadelo, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

Rebekah Revadelo, a senior in mechanical engineering, shares how the Kenya Program expanded her perspective. Through STEM workshops and working with Dandelion Africa on medical and gender equality projects, she grew both professionally and personally. The experience deepened her commitment to social justice and engineering, equipping her with skills to make a difference in global communities.

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Kenya Immersion Program Profile: Mercy John, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

Mercy John, a senior in International Studies and Human Rights Studies, used the Kenya Program to reconnect with her roots. Working with Dandelion Africa, she contributed to projects on female genital mutilation and community empowerment. Mercy's experience reinforced her belief in grassroots social justice and inspired her to pursue community development and refugee resettlement in the future.

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Kenya Immersion Program Profile: Noah Aschemeier, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

Noah Aschemeier, a UD alumni, highlights the Kenya Program as a transformative experience. Working on sustainable projects like water filtration systems, he gained skills in problem-solving, cultural adaptation, and teamwork. The program’s blend of fieldwork and academics helped shape his commitment to public service and influenced his pursuit of a master’s degree in international development.

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Kenya Immersion Program Profile: Dr. Satang Nabaneh, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

Dr. Satang Nabaneh, Director of Programs at the Human Rights Center, oversees the Kenya Program, connecting academic study with real-world engagement. She emphasizes human rights, social justice, and collaboration with local communities. Dr. Nabaneh sees the program as a tool for empowering students to develop critical thinking and cultural skills, fostering advocates for positive chan

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e and deeper community connections.

Listen Up! Approachable Audio Guides For Special Collections Exhibits, Michele Jennings

Marian Library Faculty Publications

The University of Dayton Marian Library provides tips for creating an exhibit audio guide, reflecting on the library’s decision to implement this at their themed exhibit of nativities that are put out every Christmas.

Ud In The News Feb. 23-March 1, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The Conversation, The Academic Minute and Newsweek tapped UD expertise. Our Sunday Visitor featured UD's efforts to welcome first-generation students. National legal education media highlighted the School of Law's spot among top online programs.

Creatively Killing The Word “Entirely”: Why The 9th Circuit Got 17 U.S.C. § 114(B) And Music Sampling Law Wrong, Samantha Shemavonian

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

A Global Approach To Evaluating Whether An Ai Algorithm Impacting Health Is Unfair To Consumers Under The Federal Trade Commission 15 U.S.C. § 45, Sarah Covington

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Fool’S Gold: An Exploratory Analysis Into How Recent Student Successes Against The Ncaa Poses A Serious Risk To Equity In College Sports, Justin Elkin

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Award Winning Investigative Journalist Selected For 2024 Roger Brown Residency In Social Justice, Writing And Sport, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Jessica Luther, who has written extensively on the intersection of sports and violence off the field, including helping reveal Louisiana State University’s failures to respond to reports of sexual harassment and assault, will give a free, public talk Feb. 28 as part of her Roger Brown Residency in Social Justice, Writing and Sport at the University of Dayton.

Plan A Visit: "Mary In Catholic Education", Michelle Schweickart

Marian Library Blog Archive

This exhibit, curated in part by UD teacher education students, explores how Catholic ideals have been shared with different audiences and through various media.

You Can Write!, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

The winners of the 2024 Erma Bombeck Writing Competition, sponsored by the Washington-Centerville Public Library, touched the judges' funny bones and hearts with humorous and poignant essays ranging from a hilarious conversation between a parent and teacher in “the parent-teacher conference” to a cherished friendship that started with a pair of sandals.

University Of Dayton Names New University Libraries Dean, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Matthew Shaw, dean of University Libraries at Ball State since 2016, will serve in the same position at the University of Dayton starting July 1, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Darlene Weaver announced Feb. 15.

Glass Center For The Arts Gallery Opens With ‘Get Together’ Community Exhibition, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The Roger Glass Center for the Arts marked its introduction by welcoming visitors for an exhibit opening.

You Can Write!, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Erma Bombeck devotees are every bit as passionate as Dayton Flyer fans I discovered at the opening of a new exhibit at Roesch Library that celebrates the humorist’s life and work.

Experimental Thermal Conductivity Studies Of Agar-Based Aqueous Suspensions With Lignin Magnetic Nanocomposites, Bishal Gautam, Saja M. Nabat Al-Ajrash, Mohammad Jahid Hasan, Abhishek Saini, Sarah J. Watzman, Esteban Ureña-Benavides, Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado

Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications

Nanoparticle additives increase the thermal conductivity of conventional heat transfer fluids at low concentrations, which leads to improved heat transfer fluids and processes. This study investigates lignin-coated magnetic nanocomposites (lignin@Fe₃O₄) as a novel bio-based magnetic nanoparticle additive to enhance the thermal conductivity of aqueous-based fluids. Kraft lignin was used to encapsulate the Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles to prevent agglomeration and oxidation of the magnetic nanoparticles. Lignin@Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles were prepared using a pH-driven co-precipitation method with a 3:1 lignin to magnetite ratio and characterized by X-ray diffraction, FT-IR, thermogravimetric analysis, and transmission electron …

Ud In The News Feb. 3-9, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Faculty produced pieces for The Conversation, Academic Minute and Commonweal while others shared their expertise with The National Desk, CHCH-TV in Canada and ChatNews TV, an online outlet covering Africa.

Excavating The Sunken Places: Analyzing Jordan Peele’S "Get Out" As Apocalyptic Rhetoric, Lucy Waskiewicz

Father Jack McGrath, S.M., Research Award Presentations

Lucy Waskiewicz, Class of 2024, earned a Father Jack McGrath, S.M., Award for Research in Catholic Intellectual Traditions. This is her presentation of that research at the 2024 Catholic Intellectual Traditions Symposium. Lucy completed her project in Prof. Meghan Henning's and Prof. Robert Joseph's section of CMM 359. Presentation begins at 5:15.

Senior Engineering Student Inherits Beloved Red Scare Pilot Costume, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Whether he is sporting blue body paint or the beloved Red Scare pilot costume, senior electrical engineering student Ryan Peaco can be easily spotted at the front of the student section cheering the Flyers to victory at University of Dayton basketball games.

Real Dayton Profile: Ronnie Barker, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

Ronnie Barker, as a graduate assistant, plays a vital role in facilitating the REAL Dayton program, assists students in their immersion experience, and helps them connect faith, service, and leadership in the context of Dayton's unique community.

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Real Dayton Profile: Owen Imhof, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

As a student leader in the REAL Dayton program, Owen Imhof helps guide participants through an immersive experience in Dayton, where students serve, learn, and reflect on their roles in fostering a stronger community with local leaders and neighbors.

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Real Dayton Profile: Jhoan Perez Gutierez, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

As a student in the REAL Dayton program, Jhoan Perez Gutierrez immerses himself in Dayton’s community, learns from local leaders, and participates in service projects designed to strengthen and inspire the community.

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Real Dayton Profile: Zach O'Connor, Ryan Werner

Community-Engaged Learning at the University of Dayton

As a student in the REAL Dayton program, Zach O'Connor engages with the city of Dayton, serves the community, discovers the area's cultural gems, and reflects on leadership and social responsibility in collaboration with local residents.

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