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East Meets West: Marian Library Exhibits Feature Ukrainian Art Of Devotion, Resistance, University Of Dayton

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Ukrainian artwork and cultural artifacts highlighting themes of freedom, war, resistance and religious devotion will be on display in two free, public Marian Library exhibits beginning May 1.

We Soar!, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Slowly playing a jazzy rendition of the UD fight song on a trumpet, Willie L. Morris IV '13 wound his way around the familiar intersection of Lowes and Lawnview, past campus lampposts, and through the audience to the center of a stage in the historic Dayton Arcade.

Charles I, The Controller Of Catholicism, Emma Donnelly

Marian Library Blog Archive

One 17th-century Bible can illuminate how King Charles I of Great Britain used Catholicism as a means to achieve territorial unity and dominance during a time of religious turmoil and violence.

All Cheers, University Of Dayton

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

The University announces its first comprehensive campaign in 20 years.

Breaking A Bad Stigma: Breaking Bad And The Need For Dynamic Fatherhood Roles To Overrule Historical Stereotypes, Ella Bellflower

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

Editor's note: This paper is the recipient of the Best-Researched Argument award.

The overarching theme of my English 114 course focused on the depiction of family in popular culture. Thus, the final research project required me to research some aspect of family in American or popular culture, which led to my decision to analyze the 2008 television series Breaking Bad. My initial research question sought to answer how fatherhood was depicted in the show. However, I was unable to find much research on the show in general, leading me to choose a more physical and psychological route. I came …

Another Brick In The Wall: A Historiography Of Black Education In The Reconstruction Era, Jane Carney

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

This project involved several intermediate assignments, including a topic proposal and annotated bibliography. I also submitted a draft to my professor for review and attended a peer review session in class.

School Is Now In Session: African American Education During Reconstruction, Kathryn C. Finfrock

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

Editor's note: This article is the recipient of the issue's award for Excellence in Historiography.

I began writing my ASI 120 historiography paper by selecting the topic of African American education during Reconstruction. I spent several weeks researching how the historiography of African American education during Reconstruction has changed over time and creating an annotated bibliography of my nine sources. While creating my annotated bibliography, I grouped my nine sources into three interpretive categories based on how each author choose to interpret the history of African American education during Reconstruction. Finally, I used my annotated bibliography to create my historiography …

Reconstruction Out West: The State Of Postwar Texas, Kevin O'Connell

Line by Line: A Journal of Beginning Student Writing

Editor's note: This paper is the recipient of the Barbara Farrelly Award for Best Writing of the Issue.

I studied Eric Foner's historiography: A Short History of Reconstruction:1863-1877. I then used my knowledge on the era to focus on the role of politics during Reconstruction in the state of Texas. I gathered sources from Roesch Library and JSTOR that covered many different aspects of Reconstruction Texas and used those sources to build a history of how historians' perspectives on the topic have changed over the last century.

University Of Dayton Launches Public Phase Of We Soar Comprehensive Campaign, University Of Dayton

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At the University of Dayton, we don’t just fly….We Soar! The University is excited to kick-off the public phase of its first comprehensive campaign in more than 20 years.

All In For Ud, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

It’s being billed as "one day like no other," and Katie Bardine '23 is all in. The Stander Symposium is no small affair, and neither is One Day, One Dayton.

Doc 2023-05 Use And Administration Of The Student Feedback Tool, University Of Dayton. Academic Senate. Executive Committee

Senate Documents

Legislative Authority

The 2014 SET Policy was to be reviewed after a period of five years. The Academic Senate in collaboration with the Learning Teaching Center and with robust consultation with faculty and students (including the Student Government Association) reviewed the policies related to the student evaluation of teaching from 2018 through 2023. This new policy is designed to replace existing policies, establishing one comprehensive policy related to student evaluation of teaching.

Doc 2023-05 Use And Administration Of The Student Feeback Tool, University Of Dayton. Academic Senate. Executive Committee

Senate Documents

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RATIONALE: The 2014 SET policy was to be reviewed after a period of five years. The Academic Senate in collaboration with the Learning Teaching Center and with robust consultation with faculty and students (including the Student Government Association) reviewed the policies related to the student evaluation of teaching from 2018 through 2023. This new policy is designed to replace existing policies, establishing one comprehensive policy related to student evaluation of teaching.

Ud In The News April 7-14, University Of Dayton

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preLaw magazine highlighted the School of Law in articles about master's programs and online education. WVXU-FM and Farm and Dairy featured engineering research. A publication in India highlighted Campus Ministry's Hanuman birthday celebration.

Gift To Endow Faculty Chair Focused On Capitalism's Relationship To Common Good, University Of Dayton

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Thomas W. Albrecht '76 and his wife, Ellen, have seen how free market capitalism and wealth creation can serve the common good, especially when examined through the lens of Catholic social teaching. Through their generosity, the Albrechts are establishing the Thomas W. Albrecht Chair in Capitalism and the Common Good in the University of Dayton School of Business Administration's economics and finance department to share those lessons with students and the public.

Ud In The News April 1-7, University Of Dayton

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The Conversation, Commonweal and Agence France Press tapped faculty expertise. Regional and local media highlighted UD's Holy Week events, legal insight into the topics of the day, research and a student art exhibit.

The Court Of Federal Claims, The Government Accountability Office, And “Two Bites At The Apple” Bid Protests, Andrew Ferguson

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Cover And Front Matter, University Of Dayton

University of Dayton Law Review

Cover, table of contents, administrative information

Clickbait Compliance And Transnational Corruption, William R. Heaston

University of Dayton Law Review

In the corporate compliance and anti-corruption domains, international standard-setting is in vogue. Recent years have witnessed a flurry of new compliance standards authored by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the world’s leading private standard-setter. ISO claims to offer a more effective way to address transnational corruption risks and related compliance challenges, one that boasts the approval of a global committee of technical experts and enticingly purports to accord with international “best practices.” A number of companies and governments around the world have taken the bait, with many adopting or giving legal effect to ISO’s anti-bribery standard (ISO 37001) in …

Ohio’S Return To Indefinite Sentencing: Why Minor Changes Make A Major Difference, Zachary R. Kennedy

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Clients And Lawyers Unite: The Dysfunction Of Law Firm Teams Needs A Cure, Joe Regalia, David Wallace

University of Dayton Law Review

Attorneys and clients have made clear: Dysfunctional law firm teams are not working. Gone are the days when lawyers had to quietly endure poor management, poor planning, and all-around poor work dynamics. Growing pressure on lawyers to get more efficient and produce more value—and a welcome focus on lawyer wellbeing—means that law firms can no longer ignore their responsibility to cultivate better workplaces.

It is no secret that law firm lawyers consistently rank as among the least happy workers in the world. And team dynamics—how attorneys and other legal professionals work together—may be a bigger piece of that puzzle than …

Because The Internet: Why The Federal Government Cannot Regulate Online Sports Betting, Kris Milner

University of Dayton Law Review

No abstract provided.

Digital Micro-Credential Efficacy And Impact On Learner Confidence, Brian Laduca, Josephine Lang, Melinda O'Halloran, Naomi Boyer, Margo Griffith

IACT Reports, Publications and Resources

This white paper details the findings of a research study conducted in 2022 over a six month period, in collaboration with a group of international cross-sector partners, as part of a Global Victoria EdTech Innovation Alliance initiative. Edalex’s Innovation Sprint aimed to increase learners’ confidence in the expression of their workplace skills by issuing a Personal Evidence Record of the skills they had developed in their studies. This evidence could then be shared with employers, sending a "signal to hire" by demonstrating workplace readiness or "signal of recognition" in the workplace of upskilling. This research validated the proof of concept …

Sustainability Spotlight, University Of Dayton. Hanley Sustainability Institute

Hanley Sustainability Institute Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Sustainability Spotlight, University Of Dayton. Hanley Sustainability Institute

Hanley Sustainability Institute Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Capital Embodiment: White Beauty And Bodies In Sally Rooney’S Conversations With Friends, Josie K. Forsthoff

Honors Theses

Beauty standards that have long been understood by feminist theorists as sexist also have a history of being rooted in racism. By reproducing the white, slender representations of beauty uncritically, authors potentially perpetuate the racist, classist, and sexist hierarchies in which our cultural norms are rooted. Popular, contemporary author Sally Rooney consciously writes about the privileges of wealth but fails to write in the same way about the capital of beauty and slender bodies. My literary analysis focuses on the political power and implications of the white beauty and embodiment of Frances in her debut novel from 2017. Rooney’s representation …

Foreign Detainee Operations Post 9/11: An Example Of The United States’ Ethical Compromise, Seth Longstreth

Honors Theses

Abstract: After 9/11, the United States government issued a series of policies that allowed tortuous interrogations to extract actionable information. After being a member of the Geneva Conventions and the Convention Against Torture, the U.S. directly defied these international treaties purely because it suited their interests during the retaliation against al-Qaeda. This paper seeks to address the lack of accountability that was present in the Bush administration and supporting departments while attempting to draft doctrine that capitalized on the subjectivity of torture laws, as well as the implications these actions have on the nation. This research takes a multi-case study …

Faces Of Faith: Monastic Identity And Protestant Theology In The Swiss Reformation, Kevin O'Gorman

Honors Theses

Religious orders were ever-present in medieval life. Their influence was not limited just to the pulpit and the physical area around monasteries but extended into the daily life of entire kingdoms. Each religious community was unique in the interpretation and expression of its Rule of life, both between and within orders. During the Reformation, religious communities faced pressure from newly converted Protestant authorities alongside theological conversations within their own walls. New Protestant theologies carried with them anti-monastic ideas that challenged religious communities to fundamentally reexamine their lives. Nowhere were these choices as complicated as in Switzerland, where monks and nuns …

Validation Of Effective Removal Of Pfas From Glassware Sampling Train Used For Evaluation Of Thermal Treatment Of Pfas, Elizabeth Riedel

Honors Theses

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are anthropogenic chemicals that are extremely stable and highly toxic to the environment and human health. PFAS are used in a myriad of common products including nonstick cookware, water-resistant fabrics, personal care products, cosmetics, and aqueous film forming foam (AFFF). Because of their widespread use and resistance to degradation, PFAS have infiltrated the environment, including drinking water sources. To combat the spread of PFAS, various methods for treatment and removal of PFAS are being researched. A promising solution that has been identified for PFAS removal is thermal treatment, where degradation of PFAS occurs after exposure …

Determining The Role Of Propionate And Sigb On Benzalkonium Chloride Resistance In Listeria Monocytogenes, Emma C. Schaefer

Honors Theses

Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) is a deadly food borne pathogen that causes listeriosis infection in humans with a high mortality rate. L. monocytogenes can form biofilms in food processing environments and become resistant to antimicrobial agents such as benzalkonium chloride (BC) and other quaternary ammonium chlorides (QACs). BC is used for cleaning and disinfection of food processing areas and is known to disrupt cell membranes of L. monocytogenes, causing cytosol leakage and the degradation of proteins and nucleic acids. Previous research shows that QAC resistance is associated with the upregulation of certain efflux pump genes (mdrL, brcABC, …

Resources For Preparing And Using Antibiograms In Hospital Settings, Fred Tenover, Dana Tawa, Stephanie Mitchell, Isabella A. Tickler, John Stelling, Janet Hindler, Debra A. Goff, Dan Diekema

Training Materials on Antimicrobial Resistance

This is a guide to resources that are available to assist laboratories with the preparation and dissemination of their antimicrobial susceptibility testing data in a format known as an "antibiogram" as an aid to antimicrobial stewardship activities in their hospital. There are three color-coded pathways in the slide deck: Pathway A for laboratories with no experience with antibiograms; Pathway B for laboratories with some experience that want to improve and expand the use of their antibiograms; and Pathway C for experienced laboratories that want to share their data with external surveillance systems.