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Ud Extends Online Learning; Postpones Commencement, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton announced today that it will extend online learning through the remainder of spring semester and postpone May commencement ceremonies in response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic

The Virtual Workshop: Recordings Offered At A Discount, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

The April 2-4 Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop is postponed until fall, but the learning and laughter don't have to be. Fleetwood Onsite Conference Recording is offering a "workshop consolation sale" of sets of past workshops as well as specialty topics, like craft, publishing, creativity and branding.

Cooking Is Not My Style, Mary Mcgrath

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

For those of you who know me, you know that my ability in the kitchen is slim to none. When I was about 27, I attempted to make rice for the first time. I grew up watching I Love Lucy, and that was part of the problem. I decided to call my mom for guidance.

University Announces Housing And Meal Plan Credits For Students, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Recognizing many students and families make sacrifices to pursue a University of Dayton education, the University will take the following actions to reflect the shortened period of time students will use University housing and meal plans.

The Prom Dresses, Vicki Austin

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

It's that time of year, again. Our daughter is only a junior in high school, yet somehow my husband and I found ourselves a few weeks ago, for the third year in a row, shopping with her for a prom dress. It might have something to do with the fact that we live in a modest four-story brick, right along with 80 high school boys. These young men assure us repeatedly that she's just like a sister to them. Sure.

Broadway Melody Of Covid-19, Laurie O'Connor Stephans

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Unless you've been living in a cave somewhere, you know the only hope for mankind surviving the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is for all of us to properly wash our hands. (Actually, that cave thing might work, too, but I digress.) A critical component of that hand washing protocol is that we scrub for a minimum of 20 seconds, which can be timed by singing two full renditions of "Happy Birthday." Whether you are a fellow Broadway aficionado or are simply sick of "Happy Birthday," I offer this brief libretto of Show Tunes for Sanitation … a rewrite of some classics …

Work-At-Home Tips During Uncertain Times, Cara Mcdonough

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

As a freelance writer, I work on my own most of the time. I've gotten used to being distracted, fitting in social interaction where I can and dealing with all the other realities of working from home. Since many are now being asked to do the same, due to COVID-19 and the push for "social distancing," I thought I'd share some tips.

Inspired By Bishop Bell, Michelle Tedford

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Bishop Ida Bell Robinson led her church through the Great Depression and World War II. Dara Delgado ’19 believes she still has much to teach us about gender justice, race and religious rights.

University Libraries Update, Katy Kelly

University Libraries Blog Archive

University Libraries will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Read more about our remote support options.

New School Of Education And Health Sciences Dean Named, University Of Dayton

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The University of Dayton has named Alison Carr-Chellman, an experienced professor, administrator and national expert in education technology and instructional design, dean of the School of Education and Health Sciences

2020 Program: Honors Student Symposium, University Of Dayton. University Honors Program

Honors Student Symposium

In addition to research abstracts, the program contains the awardees of the following awards:

• The Patrick F. Palermo Honors Program Founders Fund
• The Daniel Arnold Memorial Scholarship
• The Berry Summer Thesis Institute
• The Clare Boothe Luce Undergraduate Research Grant Program

Ud Geologist Shares Nevada Field Research On Youtube Channel, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Allen McGrew is a video "rock star." The University of Dayton associate professor of geology shares his field research into the extreme stretching of the Earth’s crust in northeastern Nevada in YouTube videos that have received thousands of views from students, science educators and geoscience professionals.

Students Gain Real-World Experience, Professional Development Opportunities Through College Of Arts And Sciences Storytelling Positions, Shannon Miller

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Ashley Junkunc ’21 arrived at UD with a powerful story of survival and a desire to help others facing significant health challenges after overcoming the cancer diagnosis that threatened her life just a few years earlier.

Erma Bombeck Student Scholarship Winner: Michelle O'Dowd, Michelle O'Dowd

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

When I was a senior in high school, I went to a college's admitted business student event that offered an opportunity to interview for additional scholarship money. I didn't have a lot of experience with interviewing and didn't do a lot of preparation, but I wanted to visit the school again, try my best in the interview portion, and see what would happen.

Mary In The News: March 2, 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.

2020 Global Voices Symposium Schedule, University Of Dayton. Alumni Chair In Humanities

Promotional materials

Flyer providing the schedule of sessions and speakers for the 2020 symposium

2020: Dr. Castel Sweet, Karlos L. Marshall

Women of UD: 2018 to Present

During Women’s History Month, the University of Dayton Women’s Center coordinates, as an experiential learning opportunity for students, an annual exhibit highlighting the contributions women have made at the University of Dayton. Theme for 2020: Women of Courage.

2020: Margaret Peters, Kristina Schulz

Women of UD: 2018 to Present

During Women’s History Month, the University of Dayton Women’s Center coordinates, as an experiential learning opportunity for students, an annual exhibit highlighting the contributions women have made at the University of Dayton. Theme for 2020: Women of Courage.

Sew On And Sew Forth, Mary Mcgrath

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

A button came off one of my favorite shirts. I thought I could wear it and nobody would notice, but no, the button missing was right by my boob. I couldn't wear it for obvious reasons.

Erma Bombeck Student Scholarship Winner: Zinaejah Ozier, Zinaejah Ozier

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Writing has always been a passion of mine. Whether it's just writing down my thoughts or creatively jotting down multiple phrases to create a made-up story with fictional characters that somehow seem real. Receiving the scholarship to attend the Emma Bombeck Workshop is an opportunity that I am not taking for granted. Getting the opportunity to sit in a room filled with writers of all genres that will get me fired up for my future career in writing is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Creche Herald Vol. 24, No. 1, Rita B. Bocher

Creche Herald

The Spring 2020 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.

2020: Dr. Leslie H. Picca, Daria-Yvonne J. Graham

Women of UD: 2018 to Present

During Women’s History Month, the University of Dayton Women’s Center coordinates, as an experiential learning opportunity for students, an annual exhibit highlighting the contributions women have made at the University of Dayton. Theme for 2020: Women of Courage.

2020: Nan Whaley, Mary Mcloughlin

Women of UD: 2018 to Present

During Women’s History Month, the University of Dayton Women’s Center coordinates, as an experiential learning opportunity for students, an annual exhibit highlighting the contributions women have made at the University of Dayton. Theme for 2020: Women of Courage.

School-Based Support For Families Of Students With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Susan C. Davies

Counselor Education and Human Services Faculty Publications

Families of children with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) often experience emotional burden related to the sudden onset, intensity, and duration of the recovery process. Family support can improve outcomes; however, parents and siblings of students with TBI often do not receive the help they need, which can impede the injured child’s recovery. This qualitative study involved focus groups with school psychologists who have worked with students with TBIs. Participants were asked about challenges experienced by families of students with TBI and how school psychologists could better support families of children with TBI. Themes included: guilt, change, lack of time and …

A Positive Feedback Loop Of Hippo- And C-Jun-Amino-Terminal Kinase Signaling Pathways Regulates Amyloid-Beta-Mediated Neurodegeneration, Madison Irwin, Meghana Tare, Aditi Singh, Oorvashi Roy Puli, Neha Gogia, Matthew Riccetti, Prajakta Deshpande, Madhuri Kango-Singh, Amit Singh

Biology Faculty Publications

Alzheimer's disease (AD, OMIM: 104300) is an age-related disorder that affects millions of people. One of the underlying causes of AD is generation of hydrophobic amyloid-beta 42 (Aβ42) peptides that accumulate to form amyloid plaques. These plaques induce oxidative stress and aberrant signaling, which result in the death of neurons and other pathologies linked to neurodegeneration. We have developed a Drosophila eye model of AD by targeted misexpression of human Aβ42 in the differentiating retinal neurons, where an accumulation of Aβ42 triggers a characteristic neurodegenerative phenotype. In a forward deficiency screen to look for genetic modifiers, we identified a molecularly …

Cameroon’S Relations Toward Nigeria: A Foreign Policy Of Pragmatism, Julius A. Amin

History Faculty Publications

Existing literature argues that the tactics of Cameroon foreign policy have been conservative, weak and timid. This study refutes that perspective. Based on extensive and previously unused primary sources obtained from Cameroon’s Ministry of External Relations and from the nation’s archives in Buea and Yaoundé, this study argues that Cameroon’s foreign policy was neither timid nor makeshift. Its strategy was one of pragmatism. By examining the nation’s policy toward Nigeria in the reunification of Cameroon, the Nigerian civil war, the Bakassi Peninsula crisis and Boko Haram, the study maintains that, while the nation’s policy was cautious, its leaders focused on …

Erma Bombeck Writing Competition: Human Interest Global Honorable Mention - Holy Cards And Wooden Spoons, Susan Konig

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

My sister and I are in the funeral home, sitting across from the mortician and our shoulders are shaking. Our eyes well up with tears. Our stomach muscles are aching, we can't see, we can't breathe. We can't speak. At first the mortician has his funeral parlor game face on. Then a look of discomfort and concern seeps in. Finally the dam breaks and, despite his professional demeanor, he just can't help himself. He starts to laugh, too.

Erma Bombeck Writing Competition: Humor Global Honorable Mention - A Pain In The Foot, Elaine Ambrose

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

I limped into the doctor's office, grimacing with every other step. My strong right foot was ready to dance half of a festive polka, but the left foot hurt as if I were walking in a box of rocks over the smoldering ashes of my broken dreams. I explained to the doctor how the agony in my heel was worse in the morning, and I wanted to stay in bed, read books, and hire a mysterious Italian hunk named Antonio to bring me brunch and sing ballads.

Jana Bennett Appointed As New Department Of Religious Studies Chair, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The University of Dayton College of Arts and Sciences appointed Jana Bennett as the new Department of Religious Studies chair. Bennett, a professor of religious studies, joined the University faculty in 2008. She begins her new role July 1.

Ap Stylebook Online: Learn. Lead. Look It Up. And Win Prizes., Maureen Schlangen

University Libraries Blog Archive

AP Style is UD's style — and we've got a campuswide subscription. Peruse it; use it; and put your skills to the test March 6. Mobile devices are welcome — but check most of your Oxford commas at the door.