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University Of Dayton Magazine. Spring 2018, University Of Dayton Magazine

University of Dayton Alumni Publications

The University of Dayton Magazine is published quarterly by the Office of Communications for alumni, parents, students, faculty/staff, trustees and other friends of UD. Articles include "At the table: No one should go hungry," "God in the chaos: Reflections on Iraq and faith," and "The separation of church and space."

2018: Dr. Kenya Crosson, Laura Bistrek

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 2018: Trailblazers.

Celebrate Women's History Month With Library Resources, Ione Damasco

University Libraries Blog Archive

Since 1988, the United States has celebrated Women's History Month each March. To honor the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, Roesch Library shares some resources that highlight women who have inspired change, overcome adversity, created new opportunities and shed light on problems.

Changing Face Of Engineering, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The Stanford University Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school) named four University of Dayton students to a global program that empowers student leaders to increase campus engagement through innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity.

Vectren Gift Will Bear Fruit For Lincoln Hill Gardens, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The University of Dayton Hanley Sustainability Institute, Mission of Mary Cooperative and East End Community Services will plant a fruit orchard at Lincoln Hill Gardens thanks to a $9,800 gift from Vectren.

Is Your Organization Cyber-Mindful?, Thomas D. Skill

UDit Educational and Promotional Materials

Let’s face it, cybersecurity isn’t going to get any easier in 2018. As long as there is a financial or geo-political incentive, the threats will keep coming and the level of exploit sophistication will keep rising. Winning this battle truly requires a change in our approach. If you have been scanning the popular media or reading our professional publications, you’ll notice that the attack vectors are shifting from technical exploits to human vulnerabilities. Like most businesses, even the bad guys are striving to be more efficient, and it is very cost-effective to socially-engineer a way into your system rather than …

Government Documents Collection: 'Go To The Source', Scott N. West

University Libraries Blog Archive

UD will soon mark 50 years as a Federal Depository Library, providing access to a true national treasure: government documents.

Just Add Sunshine, Larry Burgess

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Warmer and brighter weather on campus yesterday brought students out in droves on Stuart Field to jog, play football, or toss a Frisbee. There was also juggling. Here, William "Wally" Price, first year mechanical engineering technology major from North Ridgeville, Ohio juggles with a diabolo. It's like a yo-yo, but is not tied to the string. When spinning it balances on the string. William says diabolos are popular in China, and he has been juggling since 6th grade.

Alumni Community Profile: Raleigh/Durham, Gita Balakrishnan

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Alumni who live in the Raleigh/Durham community can boast about living near one of the world’s greatest technological research parks.

In Distinguished Company, University Of Dayton

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

The University of Dayton's Alumni Association each year chooses a distinguished alumni to recognize, who embodies the University's goal to benefit human society and learn, lead and serve. Here are the last 50 years of distinguished Flyers.

Briefly Speaking, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Physiologist wins national award. Upcoming events focus on social change, art, music and professional development.

Innovative Educator, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University of Dayton physiologist Anne Crecelius will bring new technology into the classroom through a national prize that recognizes innovative teachers.

Lexisnexis Academic Is Now Nexis Uni, Christina Beis, Meg Barkley

University Libraries Blog Archive

The popular research database LexisNexis Academic has a new name and a new interface: Nexis Uni.

Continuing To Grow, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton Hanley Sustainability Institute, Mission of Mary Cooperative and East End Community Services will plant a fruit orchard at Lincoln Hill Gardens thanks to a $9,800 gift from Vectren. The expansion continues to build on the Institute's successes in its three years.

Vitamin D, A Cup Of Coffee And A Porch, Sylvia Stahl

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Sometimes all a UD flyer needs is a cup of coffee, some warm weather, and a comfy porch. Take senior mechanical engineering major, Ted Stitzel and senior pre-medicine major, Sam Dille for example. While sipping their morning coffee on College Park, they were also able to enjoy this morning’s warmer weather.

2018 Lackner Award Winners, Shannon Shelton Miller

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Each year, the Rector’s Council honors two faculty or staff members who have, over time, made noteworthy contributions to the Catholic, Marianist character of the University. Named in honor of Brother Elmer Lackner, S.M., and Father Joseph Lackner, S.M., these honors are among the highest awards given at the University.

Four Brothers, One Campus, Cari Zahn

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

For the Colwell brothers, an ordinary day at school could turn into a family reunion with a simple request to meet for dinner. Though conflicting schedules and different interests don’t always allow them to see each other often, they value the time that they do get to spend together. While many generations of families come through the University of Dayton over the years, it’s a unique situation to have four brothers to share in that experience simultaneously.

Erma Bombeck Writing Competition: Humor Local Honorable Mention - A Travelogue To Two Under Two, Katlyn Stechschulte

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

The likelihood of a family to have two children under the age of two has seemingly dwindled to near extinction. And I'm not talking about having twins.

Erma Bombeck Writing Competition: Humor Global Honorable Mention - Monday Never Comes, Kathleen Bouvier

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

My husband has come home. To stay. This is sometimes called Retirement. Ours was not to be the one depicted in those ads. We are not that ultra-fit couple, so well endowed with bushels of silver hair and sparkling teeth. Not sailing off into a glorious sunrise, we would be practicing the fine arts of homemaking and housekeeping - together.

Open House, Larry Burgess

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Today, as part of Engineering Week 2018, an open house of engineering related organizations was held in Kettering Labs' main hallway and the Innovation Center, KL-108. Here (from left) Brett Nason, senior mechanical engineering major from Freedom, Wisconsin, explains about the aileron on the Aero Design Club's flyable model plane. At right, inquiring about joining, is, Elliot Wilson, first year mechanical engineering major from Sidney, Ohio.

What Makes Us Human, Jenni Laidman

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Science needs a new model for testing how cells react, both to things that can cure us and things that can kill us. With her half-million-dollar grant, assistant professor Kristen Comfort ’02 is developing a human model with dynamic potential.

Career Fair, Sylvia Stahl

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Students attend spring career fair.

A Mission Written In Their Hearts, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

I love everything about the Lackner Awards dinner — from the warmth and hospitality to the stories spoken from the heart.

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

News Releases

'Diverse Issues in Higher Education' highlighted our new executive director of the Office Multicultural Affairs, 'Fortune' ran commentary from law professor Thaddeus Hoffmeister and law student Jessica Bernard; and leading Catholic magazine 'America' tapped Bill Portier, Mary Ann Spearin Chair of Catholic Theology, to discuss challenges for Catholic ministry in Appalachia.

Several outlets nationwide picked up a Salt Lake City Deseret News story about a book — Lead with Balance: How to Master Work-Life Balance in an Imbalanced Culture — and research by Donnie Hutchinson in the School of Business Administration's management and marketing department.

History professor Julius Amin, a …

Trump’S Insult Is Fed By Deep Ignorance About Africa Among Americans, Julius A. Amin

History Faculty Publications

Americans woke up during the second week of 2018 to another of United States President Donald Trump’s tirades. He dismissed Africa and its people as those living in “shithole” countries. He had singled out Haiti and Nigeria a few weeks earlier.

There was an immediate global uproar. How dare you, people asked? The African Union, for the first time ever, publicly rebuked the American president. US ambassadors in African countries rushed to find ways to minimise the impact of Trump’s comments. And people in African nations went online telling Trump where exactly to get off.

Trump’s outburst was part of …

Ecosystem Restoration After Hurricane Harvey, Celia Montemurri, Sarah Richard

Blog Archive: River Reflections at the University of Dayton

Sarah: It was about a month before the stress of finals, and anticipation of Christmas break was upon us. I was scrolling through my emails when I noticed an opportunity to attend an 8-day winter breakout in Houston, Texas. After the devastation that Hurricane Harvey brought the city of Houston, one could expect the need for house repairs and cleanups. Instead, this trip was seeking individuals willing to help with conservation and restoration efforts. My roommate, and fellow Stew, Celia, has taught me nearly everything I know about the importance and great need for ecosystem restoration. I quickly forwarded her …

The Brew Crew, Jerry Zezima

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

As a home brewer who once brewed beer in my own home without, miraculously, blowing the place up, I have great admiration for practitioners of the craft of creating craft products that go down smoothly without coming back up the same way.

Changes Made To The 2014 Constitution Of The Faculty Board Incorporated Into The 2017 Faculty Handbook, University Of Dayton. Faculty Board

Faculty Board Governing Documents

The text fragments shown in red below are changes to the 2014 Constitution of the Faculty Board approved by the Faculty Board in 2015/2016 in response to a vote of the faculty that approved the inclusion of a full-time faculty member of the instructional staff on the Faculty Board.

Ud In The News Jan. 27-Feb. 2, University Of Dayton

News Releases

More than 650 outlets nationwide, including 'The New York Times' and 'The Washington Post,' took note of University of Dayton research for the common good the last week of January.

Local media highlighted an alumnus' generous gift to help remove financial barriers for high-achieving underrepresented students and our graduates' success after graduation.

Two other national publications sought UD experts to explain the politics of airport locations and winter Olympic sports jargon.

Battling Addiction, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton Research Institute has won a $10,000 Ohio Opioid Technology Challenge award for a program that will teach people with opioid addictions how to reduce their cravings by regaining control of their brains.

UDRI software engineer Kelly Cashion, who wrote the winning proposal and will lead the program, will develop and use a system of neurofeedback therapy designed to help people "recover control of their minds and bodies and accelerate the path to recovery," Cashion said.