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Ud Libraries Stand Out With No-Contact Checkout, Interlibrary Loan, Maureen Schlangen

University Libraries Blog Archive

While the pandemic has pushed academic libraries across the country to suspend circulation, Roesch Library and the Marian Library have provided continuous service in materials lending with no-contact checkout every Friday.

A Menu Without Options, Mary Kay Jordan Fleming

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

"This," my husband announces, "has to be dealt with." He holds aloft a jumbo bag of what used to be kale but now looks like compost. I've never seen the bag before and don't want to see it now. His words signal that tonight's menu will revolve around an ill-advised purchase by a man who forgot we do not like kale and cannot make it taste like steak.

Ask A Terrier: Unmasking The Mask, Dave Jaffe

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Budleigh, a dog, gives advice on masks.

French Abbey’S Albums: Archivists’ Efforts Today Reward Researchers Of Tomorrow, Kayla Harris

Marian Library Blog Archive

Processing archival collections calls for a complicated combination of sleuthing, time, space and tools. The Marian Library’s latest endeavor — a fascinating but mysterious collection of 67 albums and scrapbooks — requires them all.

Mary In The News: May 18, 2020, 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.

Experiential Learning Innovation: An Online Educational Tour Of Downtown Dayton, University Of Dayton. University Libraries

University Libraries Blog Archive

With library lessons and remote resources, an English class dives into digital archives to deliver its final project.

College Faculty In The News: May 11, 2020, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Associate Professor Aili Bresnahan, Department of Philosophy, recently discussed how family dance experiences during extended periods of stress can give children the opportunity to give, make and learn, releasing pent-up anxieties and improving mental well-being. 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 Researcher Joins Global Consortium Linking Covid19 And Loss Of Taste, Smell, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Julie Walsh-Messinger, University of Dayton assistant professor of psychology, has contributed to a new massive crowdsourced survey of COVID-19 patients from around the world which provides the greatest evidence to date of a link between COVID-19 and the loss of smell, taste and chemesthesis — or sensitivity to chemicals such as those in chili peppers. The findings may have implications for prioritizing the limited supply of COVID-19 tests.

Mary In The News: May 11, 2020, 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.

Ohio Cyber Range Institute Names Center For Cybersecurity And Data Intelligence Regional Programming Center, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute has selected the University of Dayton Center for Cybersecurity and Data Intelligence as a regional programming center for its demonstrated capacity, expertise, experience and commitment to develop and deliver programming in education, cybersecurity awareness, and workforce and economic development.

The Ice Saints Cometh, Maureen Schlangen

University Libraries Blog Archive

Mamertus, Pancras, Servatus, Boniface and Sophia have been flexing their frosty influence for more than five centuries.

Even Apart, We Are One, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

"We are ONE UD. We are one human community." That's the message I delivered at virtual spring degree conferral ceremonies for the Class of 2020. Even apart, we are one.

University Of Dayton Physicist Lobbies For Stem-Related Issues In Washington, D.C., Ashley Junkunc

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

University of Dayton physicist Jay Mathews first fell in love with physics because of its ability to challenge and stimulate the brain. Today, that passion drives him to advocate for legislative change on behalf of the sciences as a member of the American Physical Society.

The Perils Of Raising Parents … What's A Teenager To Do?, Vicki Austin

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

"Dad! Stop touching that!" my 17-year-old daughter yells as her father trails his hand along the purple brick wall running the length of our local beer deli. She pivots towards me, exasperation in her voice. "TBH, raising parents is really hard." Her father turns back, after touching the surface one more time for good measure. He laughs wickedly.

Remembering Dave Buckley: Humor, Generosity And Service, Maureen Schlangen

University Libraries Blog Archive

Colleagues share memories and words of tribute for a professor emeritus with an encyclopedic mind and an eclectic nature.

Ud In The News May 1-8, University Of Dayton

News Releases

President Eric F. Spina's commentary in the Dayton Daily News about UD being committed to the greater community and his comments in the Dayton Business Journal about how higher education can change for the good are among this week's highlights In the News. The Academic Minute and The Conversation also featured the research of a trio of faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences

Cap And Gown, Thomas M. Columbus

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Madison Johnson ’20 had, like other seniors, her cap and gown and no graduation to which to wear it. No reason not to have grad pictures.

Thinking About May Crowning, Melanie Zebrowski, Ann Zlotnik

Marian Library Blog Archive

A sense of nostalgia, joy and love as we honor the Blessed Mother.

Virtual Archives, Remote Study, Distant Farewells, Abbey Search

University Libraries Blog Archive

Archives intern laments her final semester's unexpected turns and tackles an uncertain future with compassion, solidarity and hope.

Celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Ione T. Damasco

University Libraries Blog Archive

Join the University Libraries in celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May) with online resources and exhibits that recognize the historical contributions of Asians and Pacific Americans in the United States and showcase the contemporary accomplishments of communities who share Asian and/or Pacific Islander heritage.

Ohiolink Webinar: Print Services And The Impact Of Covid-19, Amanda Black

Roesch Library Staff Presentations

Service delivery, communication, lending and other adjustments the Access Services department has made in order to serve patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Five University Of Dayton Students And Alumni Awarded Fulbright Scholarships, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Teaching English in South Korea through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program has special meaning for University of Dayton alumnus Will Landers ’19, who is one of five University students and recent alumni to receive 2020-21 Fulbright awards.

Graduating Library Student Staff: Thank You And Congratulations, University Of Dayton. University Libraries

University Libraries Blog Archive

The University Libraries honor, thank and congratulate student staff members who graduate this weekend.

Record Number Of Flyers Set To Receive Degrees, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton is poised to send a record-setting number of Flyers into the world ready to learn, lead and serve.

Quarantine Dress, Sherri Kuhn

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Part of our crazy new quarantine world involves sharing on social media the chronicles of our "new normal" lives. Friends admit their hair has reverted to a color they haven't seen since 2011. Botox and upper-lip waxing appointments are cancelled, and pedicures top everyone's list of "5 Things I Will Do When the World Reopens."

170th Commencement, Spring

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Hybrid Machine Learning Architecture For Automated Detection And Grading Of Retinal Images For Diabetic Retinopathy, Barath Narayanan, Barath Narayanan, Russell C. Hardie, Manawaduge Supun De Silva, Nathaniel K. Kueterman

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

Purpose: Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness, affecting over 93 million people. An automated clinical retinal screening process would be highly beneficial and provide a valuable second opinion for doctors worldwide. A computer-aided system to detect and grade the retinal images would enhance the workflow of endocrinologists. Approach: For this research, we make use of a publicly available dataset comprised of 3662 images. We present a hybrid machine learning architecture to detect and grade the level of diabetic retinopathy (DR) severity. We also present and compare simple transfer learning-based approaches using established networks such as AlexNet, VGG16, ResNet, …

Covid-19 And Gender: Impacts And Resources (May 2020), Lisa Borello

Women's Center Reports, Commentaries and Other Resources

Compiled by the University of Dayton Women's Center, this document aims to provide a timely summary of major research and reports related to coronavirus and gender, with a focus on the impact on women in the workplace, both nationally and within the UD context.

Data collected from the President's Commission on the Status of Women, UD Men for Gender Equity, and the Women's Center/Women's and Gender Studies Internship Program from Spring 2020 are included. Curating recommendations from numerous sources, guidance is offered on cultivating inclusive workplace practices amidst the global pandemic. This guide will be updated as more data becomes …

Enhancing Global Consciousness On College Campuses And Beyond: Proceedings Of The 2020 Global Voices Symposium, Julius A. Amin

Proceedings: 2020 Global Voices on the University of Dayton Campus

The Global Voices Symposium is designed to educate, inform, and contribute to ongoing conversations to strengthen global consciousness and awareness on the University of Dayton’s campus and the larger Dayton community. It brings together faculty, staff, students, and community leaders to discuss and find ways to enhance global engagement within our community.

These proceedings contain content provided by the participants. Some presenters did not include their presentation materials in the proceedings. Texts have been edited for clarity.

Contributors, listed alphabetically:

• Frances Albanese
• Julius A. Amin
• Amy Anderson
• Philip Appiah-Kubi
• Paul Benson
• Treavor Bogard
• Anne Crecelius
• Sangita Gosalia
• Elizabeth Henninger
• Furaha …

Finals Week Services: Covid-19 Edition, University Of Dayton. University Libraries

University Libraries Blog Archive

Although we're apart, we can still enjoy some free, virtual finals week study breaks together. Here is a collection of some stress-busting ideas compiled by the University Libraries marketing and outreach team.