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Code In The Cursive, Katie Jarrell

University Libraries Blog Archive

Erma Bombeck's columns and correspondence illustrate the findings in a handwriting analyst's report: A strong sense of self, yet a speck of self-consciousness.

Professor Part Of National Science Foundation Grant To Fund U.S. Graduate Students To Learn From Global Leaders In Display Technology, University Of Dayton

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U.S. college students can learn from some of the world's leading experts in display technology thanks to a two-year, nearly $300,000 National Science Foundation grant; which Partha Banerjee, director of the University of Dayton Holography and Metamaterials Lab, will help lead in conjunction with Penn State.

Gül E. Kremer Named To Lead University Of Dayton School Of Engineering, University Of Dayton

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Gül E. Kremer, a distinguished researcher, teacher and skilled university administrator, has been named the new dean for the University of Dayton School of Engineering, starting Aug. 1.

Hvac Load Prediction And Energy Saving Strategies In Building Automation, Vibhu Sharma, Vrushank Mistry

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Student Publications

In the ever-evolving landscape of building automation, the effective management of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems is integral to achieving optimal energy efficiency and overall sustainability. This research paper endeavors to meticulously explore the profound significance of HVAC load prediction and delineate innovative energy-saving strategies within the intricate framework of building automation systems. The study embarks on a comprehensive analysis of the predictive capabilities that underpin the proactive management of HVAC loads. By scrutinizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, the research aims to unravel the intricate intricacies involved in anticipating HVAC load variations with precision. Understanding and harnessing the …

Catalyst For Social Justice, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

In an op-ed, University of Dayton President Eric F. Spina describes Brother Raymond L. Fitz, S.M., as a "consummate servant-leader" who "sees the face of God in everyone he meets." UD will honor Fitz with an honorary degree this spring.

The Experience Changed My Life', Shaq Tensley

President's Blog: From the Heart

As the University of Dayton prepares to launch One Day, One Dayton, Shaq Tensley '15 borrows my blogging pen to describe why he's volunteering to help his alma mater attract an ambitious 4,000 gifts over 24 hours.

God's Song Of Creation, Dominic Sanfilippo

President's Blog: From the Heart

University of Dayton students took part in "a crash course on paying attention to life's intricacies and little wonders" when they traded their spring break for an unforgettable experience working with the Marianists in Ecuador.

Researcher To Help U.S. Department Of Homeland Security Develop 3d Fingerprint Technology To Improve Crime-Fighting, University Of Dayton

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A University of Dayton researcher is working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to create a better fingerprint to help identify crime suspects thanks to a two-year $300,000 grant from the department's Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis Center.

Engineering Students Help Nonprofit Cut Expenses, 'Half The Time,' 'Tens Of Thousands In Cost', University Of Dayton

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Troy, Ohio-based Kids Read Now, a nonprofit focused on children's literacy, wanted to get books into the hands of more children, but struggled to find a more efficient, less expensive way to bundle books. So the charity enlisted University of Dayton students through the Engineers Week design challenge to come up with a solution.

Ud Engineering Student Named Newman Civic Fellow, University Of Dayton

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University of Dayton sophomore mechanical engineering major Lauren Bower has been named a Newman Civic Fellow for her commitment to creating positive change in the community.

Beyond Basic: Transformational Potential Of Pandemic Pedagogy, Roy Schwartzman

Basic Communication Course Annual

The COVID-19 pandemic presents opportunities to foster resilience as an ongoing process of productively adapting to crises and change. The fundamental communication course can serve a key role in building resilience on several levels: personal (for students and teachers), across courses and communication programs, and community-wide. Lessons learned from the pandemic include judiciously adopting new technological tools, counteracting regressive institutional resilience that resists change, and maximizing inclusivity in course design and delivery.

Integrating University Value Messages Into The Basic Communication Course: Implications For Student Recall And Adjustment To College, Kristen L. Farris, Michael Burns

Basic Communication Course Annual

This study investigated the effects of integrating a university’s core value messages into the curriculum of a basic communication course on student recall of the messages, adjustment to college, and learning. A quasi-experimental design was used to examine differences between students (n = 302) assigned to one of three conditions: control group, message-only group, and message and experience group. The message and experience group learned about the university’s core value messages as part of their course curriculum, engaged in an out-of-class experience focused on these value messages, and completed a group problem-solving project related to these messages. The message only …

Africa In Our Century: Proceedings Of The 2022 Global Voices Symposium, Julius A. Amin

Proceedings: 2022 Global Voices on the University of Dayton Campus

Full proceedings of the 2022 Global Voices Symposium

Ud In The News March 5-11, University Of Dayton

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UD faculty were front and center discussing topics surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war. CNN International featured anti-human trafficking work in the Human Rights Center. Regional and local media highlighted the Greater West Dayton Incubator, an honorary doctorate for President Emeritus Bro. Ray Fitz, S.M., and the first anniversary of The Hub Powered by PNC.

Introduction: Africa In Our Century, Julius A. Amin

Proceedings: 2022 Global Voices on the University of Dayton Campus

Since 2017, the UD Global Voices Symposium has served our community by presenting stimulating and thought-provoking programs on global awareness and global engagement. This year the symposium proudly presents “Africa in Our Century,” examining the growing importance of this continent for our present and our future. As with past programs, the 2022 symposium draws on the experiences and expertise of individuals from our UD campus and community leaders to discuss activities and initiatives which promote global education and engagement.

Truth And Fairy Tales, Lindsey Roth

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

"Truth and Fairy Tales" is one of the four winning essays of the 2022 Erma Bombeck Writing Competition in the categories human interest and local. “Was black death real?” my 9-year-old daughter asks one day after school.

A Printed Memory, Nicole L. Craw

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

University of Dayton Research Institute team remembers colleague with Tinkerer Award

Six Ud Students Claim Mcgrath Award For Research In Catholic Intellectual Traditions, Bridgett Dillenburger

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Six University of Dayton students recently received 2022 Fr. Jack McGrath, S.M., Awards for Research in Catholic Intellectual Traditions and presented their research at the annual Catholic Intellectual Tradition symposium.

Lidar And Optical Communications Institute Technical Director Wins International Award For Book, University Of Dayton

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SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, and OPTICA, formerly the Optical Society of America, awarded Paul McManamon, technical director of the University of Dayton LiDAR and Optical Communications Institute, with their Joseph W. Goodman Book Writing Award that recognizes authors of outstanding books in the field of optics and photonics.

Keynote Address: Unlocking Africa’S Potential In A Time Of Competition Between Rising And Global Powers, Landry Signé

Proceedings: 2022 Global Voices on the University of Dayton Campus

Trade and investment are not just about money and prosperity. They also bring and support peace, stability, and security. In my book Unlocking Africa’s Business Potential, I explore key trade and investment trends, opportunities, challenges, and strategies that illustrate the tremendous potential of Africa and explain the complex competition between emerging and established powers on the continent. The following key trends are critical for policymaking, given their implications for trade investment, economic transformation, inclusive prosperity, and geopolitical dynamics in a time of competition between rising and global powers.

Ud In The News Feb. 25-March 4, University Of Dayton

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UD faculty experts contributed their expertise to The Conversation, Catholic News Service, U.S. Catholic and Newsweek. Regional and local media featured news about UD's Erma Bombeck collection, the first anniversary of The Hub and the return of the Celebration of the Arts to the Schuster Center.

Main Attraction, University Of Dayton

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Introducing University of Dayton's Roger Glass Center for the Arts

New Directions To Promote Global Education On College Campuses And In Communities, Rochonda L. Nenonene, Karla Guinigundo, Sangita Gosalia, Furaha Henry-Jones

Proceedings: 2022 Global Voices on the University of Dayton Campus

In 2000, South Africa’s president Thabo Mbeki stated that the twenty-first century would be the “Century of Africa.” Indeed I, like many, believe that Africa is a continent full of promise, rich cultural heritage, blessed with a wealth of natural resources, and poised to become a hub of innovation and progress. Recently, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken remarked that Africa is headed toward becoming one of the world’s most important economic regions, and that it will have a hand in shaping in the future of the world. Recent advances have been made in solar power, the “green tech” industry working …

Community Connections, March 2022, University Of Dayton. Fitz Center For Leadership In Community

Newsletter: Community Connections

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Promotional Poster: Marian Forum, Spring 2022, University Of Dayton

Reports and Promotional Materials

March 24-25, 2022:

• "Dreaming, Art, and the Flight into Egypt" (Roger Crum, Professor of Art History)
• "Multidisciplinary Reflections on Journeys of Faith (Matthew 2:13-15)" (Lee Dixon, Associate Professor & Chair, Department of Psychology; Kevin Hallinan, Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Liliana Montoya, Hispanic Coordinator, Online Courses & Local Outreach Ministry; Shannen Dee Williams, Associate Professor of History)
• Exhibit visit and curator talk: Journeys of Faith: Shrines, Souvenirs, and Catholic Tourism: Marian Library (Kayla Harris, Librarian/Archivist in the Marian Library)
• Campus pilgrimage, starting at Serenity Pines
• Mass for the Feast of the Annunciation, Chapel of the Immaculate Conception

Programs, Partnerships Bring Vision For Hub To Life, University Of Dayton

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The Hub Powered by PNC has had an impactful first year — energizing the local entrepreneurial spirit, revitalizing an important downtown landmark and creating unparalleled opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in new ventures.

Timeless Wit, Katie Jarrell

University Libraries Blog Archive

The archivist processing the Erma Bombeck Collection finds relevance, humor, wisdom and relatability in the notes, letters and objects the legendary writer kept.

An Interactive Game With Virtual Reality Immersion To Improve Cultural Sensitivity In Health Care, Paul J. Hershberger, Yong Pei, Timothy N. Crawford, Sabrina M. Neeley, Thomas Wischgoll, Dixit B. Patel, Miteshkumar M. Vasoya, Angie Castle, Sankalp Mishra, Lahari Surapaneni, Aman A. Pogaku, Aishwarya Bositty, Todd Pavlack

Health and Sport Science Faculty Publications

Purpose: Biased perceptions of individuals who are not part of one's in-groups tend to be negative and habitual. Because health care professionals are no less susceptible to biases than are others, the adverse impact of biases on marginalized populations in health care warrants continued attention and amelioration.Method: Two characters, a Syrian refugee with limited English proficiency and a black pregnant woman with a history of opioid use disorder, were developed for an online training simulation that includes an interactive life course experience focused on social determinants of health, and a clinical encounter in a community health center utilizing virtual reality …

University Of Dayton Computer Scientist Recognized By Institute Of Electrical And Electronics Engineers As Outstanding Young Professional, Allison Brace

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The Dayton section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers honored UD computer science assistant professor Tam Nguyen with the 2021 Ravi PallerIa Memorial Award for Young Professionals for his technology-related contributions to artificial intelligence research.

'A Foot In Each World', Maureen Schlangen

University Libraries Blog Archive

For Black History Month and Women's History Month, a library staff member reflects on an essay collection by a star Chicago Tribune journalist whose commentary on race and politics in the 1970s and '80s has a startling timelessness.