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The Solemnity Of The Mother Of God, Bridget Retzloff

Marian Library Blog Archive

Begin 2024 with love and appreciation for Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Just Doordash Erma, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

The spring workshop is sold out, but it's not too late for writers to experience the conference's special blend of joy and laughter, support and inspiration. For those who won’t be able to make the creative pilgrimage to Erma Bombeck’s alma mater, we're offering Erma Home Schooling.

Making Waves, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Before Michael Mongin '19 was an engineer for the Air Force Research Laboratory, before getting a master's degree, and before his research experiences and internships, he took a chance at 25 years old to pursue a bachelor's degree at UD.

Congratulations, Library Graduates, University Of Dayton

University Libraries Blog Archive

The University Libraries rely on student employees to help meet the University’s research, teaching and learning needs. The faculty and staff in the University Libraries honor, thank and congratulate the student staff listed below, who graduate this week.

Re-Thinking Education For Sustainable Development: Key Learning Insights From The Sdsn Usa Transformative Education Summit 2023, Radhika Iyengar, Sumie Song, Deepak Sridhar, Wendy M. Purcell, Ann Nielsen, Iveta Silova, Matthew A. Witenstein, Wen-Wen Tung

Educational Leadership Faculty Publications

This paper summarizes key learning insights from the 2023 U.S. Summit on Transformative Education organized by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network USA. Over 400 members from higher education institutions, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, students, and teachers, joined the online event held February 23-25. The Summit created a bridge between social justice issues with an historical lens and sustainable development. Learning insights include those shared by session speakers, dialogue among participants during thematic conversations and regional networking forums, comments made by attendees on session Jamboards and the Zoom Chat function, and post-Summit feedback. A high-level thematic review was undertaken to cluster …

Aequitas: Seeking Equilibrium In Title Ix, Raymond Trent Cromartie

University of Dayton Law Review

In 2011, the Obama Administration introduced the Dear Colleague Letter (“DCL” or “Letter”), which drastically reshaped the nature and scope of Title IX and redefined how sex-based discrimination is viewed and addressed on college campuses around the country. While the overall intent of the Letter was to address historical mishandlings of sexual misconduct on the part of victims, including sexual assault in higher education, many commentators have expressed the concern that the guidelines aggressively pursued this end without considering several sweeping impacts. Where Title IX used to be a means for providing equal access to education through government oversight, through …

University Of Dayton Magazine, Winter 2023-24, University Of Dayton

University of Dayton Alumni Publications

The University of Dayton Magazine is published quarterly by the Office of University Marketing and Communications for alumni, parents, students, faculty/staff, trustees and other friends of UD.

174th Commencement, Fall

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Tech For Takeout, Ben Daigle

University Libraries Blog Archive

Stories are everywhere. We’re used to hearing them in the news, in books and in movies. At the University of Dayton, you'll also hear stories in public lectures, oral histories of Dayton community members, student research presentations, documentaries and even fellowship applications.

2023 Program: Raymond A. Roesch, S.M., Social Sciences Symposium, University Of Dayton

Roesch Social Sciences Symposium Programs and Other Materials

No abstract provided.

Dayton2adobe, University Of Dayton

School of Business Administration Blog

As a UD student, Jerry Stoffl ’09 presented on the up-and-coming social media platform Twitter to his digital marketing class. Now he’s building digital strategies for multinational corporations at Adobe and connecting students to opportunities.

Determining The Effects Of Propionate On Listeria Monocytogenes Lysozyme Susceptibility, Jeanne Paula E. Sering

Honors Theses

Listeria monocytogenes is a gram-positive facultative anaerobe and harmful pathogen transmitted through contaminated food. Listeriosis, the infection associated with L. monocytogenes, is rare but potentially fatal, with a twenty to thirty percent mortality rate. For that reason, the lack of safe strategies to prevent infections can be detrimental to public health. Current infection preventative strategies rely on stringent food surveillance and recalls, but we want to determine alternative tactics to further protect the public from L. monocytogenes. More specifically, we want to identify environmental factors that can compromise the ability of L. monocytogenes to cause infections before the pathogen reaches …

Of Porches And Possibilities, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Since the beginning of the "We Soar" campaign, 7,802 donors have stepped up to support scholarships — and help a new generation of Flyers set their sights high.

College Faculty In The News: Nov. 9, 2023, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

News agencies across the region, the nation and throughout the world often reach out to our faculty experts for their perspectives on today's issues.

Sensational Slate, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Anna Quindlen will kick off the University of Dayton's 2024 Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop, which features a keynote slate of prolific authors and dozens of accomplished faculty.

Activism In The Popular Imagination, Arthur J. Jipson, Paul J. Becker

Biennial Conference: The Social Practice of Human Rights

This panel presentation will explore new forms of engagement and activism that have emerged with community transformation through social media, music, performance, and the presentation of self and identity. These changes in visual and musical landscapes have created exciting opportunities to disrupt systems and cultures of domination and oppression. This session will explore how area activists, citizens, and artists have used popular culture to interrogate and respond to anti-democratic and anti-representative initiatives in Ohio. By exploring actual music of Dayton-based artists, performance at inclusive music events (for example, For Dayton By Dayton), artwork, and social protest in Ohio, the conversation …

Silenced Echoes: Unraveling Digital Authoritarianism's Grip On Zimbabwe's Civic Space And The Battle For Freedom Of Expression, Kudzai Chimhangwa

Biennial Conference: The Social Practice of Human Rights

This study builds on years of research by Global Voices on the intersection between authoritarianism, lawfare and digital technologies. The central thesis holds that it is not that Zimbabwe is incapable of being democratic but rather, owing to political expediency, has chosen not to be, creating a hostile environment for digital and human rights instead. Systematic looting and mortgaging of mineral resources to countries like China and Russia over decades have created a haven for institutionalized corruption and more importantly, a culture of impunity, intolerance for dissenting voices and disregard for free and fair electoral processes. Digital authoritarianism manifests itself …

Is Colonialism Episodal Or An Epoch? Understanding Africa’S Retrogressing Progression, Henrietta Oshokunofa

Biennial Conference: The Social Practice of Human Rights

After the end of colonialism in Africa, there have been concerted efforts to decolonise Africa by mopping out the vestiges of exploitation, divide-and-rule system, oppression, and dehumanization, among others that characterised the period. Following its succession of an era that witnessed the mass migration of African descent from Africa to the Americas, colonialism was nothing short of the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade save for the natural resources exploitation that differentiated it. With post-colonialism being around for almost as long as colonialism, it is yet to demonstrate any significant development in the different sectors of their societies despite gaining independence peacefully through …

Perceptions Of Young African Scholars’ Migration From Africa To The Global North: A Case Of Selected Kenyan Universities, Anne David, Enock Magack Masaki

Biennial Conference: The Social Practice of Human Rights

As the old adage says, ‘East or West Home is best’, that may not be so true for the young African adult. Despite Africa being a very rich continent in its culture as well as physical resources and beautiful weather to a large extent, most of the African youth who live in Africa always dream of a life abroad. So much so that the thought of migrating to the West, either the United States of America or Europe seems to offer the once in a life time solution to all their problems. This is so real that many risk death …

Rights-Based Collaborative Approaches For Gender-Responsive Financial Inclusion In The Implementation Of The African Continental Free Trade Area (Afcfta) For Sustainable Development, Philip A. Olayoku, Kingsley Obi Omeihe, Gloria Mkushi, Uiy Lawani

Biennial Conference: The Social Practice of Human Rights

At its 18th Ordinary Session in 2012, the African Union adopted the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) among 54 Member States (approximately 1.3bn people), allowing free movement of people, goods and services and removing tariffs by up to 90% on goods over a 10 year period for the least developed countries. Designed to leverage collaborative policies, economize production, infrastructure development, information sharing and financial and market integration, if successful, AfCFTA will achieve a GDP of ca. US$3.4bn. In June 2022, the World Bank projected that women’s wages would rise by 11.2% due to industrial expansion. 53% of Africa’s population …

Positioning Public Services In A Rights-Based Economy, Ruth Getobai Nchagwa

Biennial Conference: The Social Practice of Human Rights

COVID-19 pandemic has put spotlight on major injustices at the core of our current economic model which exposes many to shortages and risks and delivers extreme wealth for the few. War in Ukraine, political instability in Africa and increased foreign debts by governments in the global south have led to increased inflation which has put the poorest on the margins. Governments as primary duty bearers are crippled by reduced revenues and high rates of debt servicing which has negatively affected provision of public services . Public services are vital goods and services that provide a foundation for dignified and enriching …

Mobilizing Distance In Times Of Crisis: The Aesthetics Of Diasporic Witnessing As Nigerian Activist Sensibility, Chi-Chi Ayalogu

Biennial Conference: The Social Practice of Human Rights

No abstract provided.

African Right To Identity As A Right To Development: A Media Right Agenda, Olunifesi Adekunle Suraj, Gift Oluwatosin Olalusi, Olawale Olaleye

Biennial Conference: The Social Practice of Human Rights

The Right to Development is still a highly contested concept in academic and political circles. However, it is evident that irrespective of the divide of the debate, all known declarations including the United Nations, the UN Millennium Declaration, and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights among others are yet to have a lasting impact on the liberation and the overall development of Africa and African descent. Hence, in order to find solutions around the right to development from the African perspective, this paper aims to reconcile the divergent views on the right to development and propose a …

Gender And Rights: Global Contestations, Susan Weaver, Satang Nabaneh

Biennial Conference: The Social Practice of Human Rights

The anti-gender movement, which develops discourse and actions in opposition to the concept of gender, gender equality and gender studies, is increasingly apparent and effective globally. Moral entrepreneurs, such as religious and community leaders and the media, deploy counter-mobilization and conservative rhetoric that aims to undo progress made in the legal, political, economic and social realms. This anti-gender movement is also transnational, evidenced in the growth of right-wing populism and authoritarianism in different parts of the world specifically linked to attacks on feminism, women’s human rights, and minorities. The recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health …

Social Media Activism: Reshaping Human Rights Discourse In Africa, Oyinade Adekunle

Biennial Conference: The Social Practice of Human Rights

In the 21st century, social media has emerged as a powerful tool for championing human rights in Africa, providing a platform for education, protest, awareness creation, and information dissemination. By transcending geographical boundaries and physical limitations, social media enables Africans to promote human rights agendas and engage in discourse on a global scale. This paper examines the transformative impact of social media on African human rights discourse. It begins by exploring the pivotal role of social media in disseminating information and raising awareness about human rights issues. It emphasizes how social media facilitates the reach of a wider audience, enabling …

Empowering Nigerian Youths For Social Change: The Convergence Of Civic Education, Media, Art, And Activism, Zainab Onuh-Yahaya

Biennial Conference: The Social Practice of Human Rights

This paper examines the intersection of civic education, art, and the media as powerful tools for activism, social change, resistance, and transformation, particularly in the context of Nigerian youths. Over the past few years, young Nigerians have emerged as a formidable force in advocating for social justice and good governance in what they have describes as fighting for their lives. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, this study explores how the integration of civic education, media, art, and activism empowers Nigerian youths to address social injustices and inequalities, challenge the generations that have come before, and drive meaningful transformations.

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2023 Conference Program, University Of Dayton Human Rights Center

Reports and Promotional Materials

The University of Dayton Human Rights Center, the Centre for Human Rights of the Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, and the University of the Free State Centre for Human Rights, South Africa, jointly convene the 2023 Social Practice of Human Rights Conference and the 6th International Conference on the Right to Development, Nov. 2-4, 2023.

Double Trouble, Henry Handley

Marian Library Blog Archive

A book curse is only one sign of a book’s spiritual and material value to its owners.

Double Trouble, Henry Handley

Marian Library Blog Archive

A book curse is only one sign of a book's spiritual and material value to its owners.

Everything Has Opened Up Auspiciously, Lucy Miles

Life in Letters: A Typographic Poster Exhibition Featuring Paul Laurence Dunbar

Dimensions: 30 inches wide, 36 inches tall
Inkjet on matte paper, printed on both sides
Created using Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, watercolor, and handwritten calligraphy

Artist's narrative: Paul Laurence Dunbar's Letter 74 is a beautifully composed note to his mother that focuses on his journey aboard Steamship Ambrosia. Dunbar starts his letter off by addressing his determination and hope that “everything [is] opening up auspiciously” and goes on to describe the trials and tribulations that he is facing. Through the delicate media of watercolor and intricate typography, the delicacy of human life is showcased while emphasizing Dunbar's positivity and determination. …