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A Day In The Life Of The Glass Center, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

As a vibrant laboratory for experiential learning, the Roger Glass Center for the Arts is second to none.

Summer Diary, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

True or false? Life at the University of Dayton in the summer moves at a slower pace untilthe adrenaline rush of a new academic year kicks in at the end of August.

Dayton' — Shorthand For Peace, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

In a spacious hangar in the National Museum of the United States Air Force last Sundaynight, the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra delivered a stirring performance before worldleaders and guests. As the symphonic music soared in harmony, I thought, “This is anaerospace engineer’s dream to sit among historic planes and listen to classical music."

Ud In The News May 23-30, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Education law expert Charles Russo wrote about a U.S. Supreme Court decision for The Conversation and Catholic World Report. Newsweek sought the expertise of Paul McManamon in UD's Lidar and Optical Communications Institute.

Ud In The News May 17-23, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The Associated Press, for a story picked up nationwide, and many local and regional media talked to Human Rights Center Executive Director Natalie Hudson about the NATO assembly in Dayton. AP also quoted faculty in other stories distributed widely.

Ud In The News May 9-16, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The Associated Press, Fox News, The Conversation and outlets in Spain, Canada and Australia sought faculty expertise. Local media highlighted UD's involvement in the Spring 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly and the Imagining Community Symposium.

Modern Peace Keeping In Africa: Lessons From Nigeria, Solomon Hailu

Journal of African Policy Studies

Different approaches to conflict resolution and peacekeeping in African failed states have taken the centre stage of this analysis. These approaches are based not merely on theory or doctrine but on the self-perceived interests of the stakeholders in peacekeeping inside Africa. The Western powers have repeatedly expressed the view that they will not commit their armed forces to resolve African conflicts. The West’s desire to place responsibility on African states, rather than sharing it, will not bring peace in Africa. The reason is that Africans are not ready to shoulder such heavy responsibility without direct Western military involvement in African …

Urban Fail: The Need For A Capital-Focused Narrative In Federal Urban Economic Policy, Michael Turner

University of Dayton Law Review

This article contains a foreword by Susan Elliott about the presentation of the Susan Newhart Elliott Award for Excellence in Legal Scholarship to author Michael R. Turner and editor Jessica K. Turner.

Concerned Philosophers For Peace, Vol. 33 (2025), Concerned Philosophers For Peace

Concerned Philosophers for Peace

In addition to organizational information, honors, and awards, this issue contains the following articles:

• "The Nature, Ethics, and Politics of Uncivil Obedience," by Jennifer Kling
• "Hegemonic Gamblers Playing with Nuclear Fire," by Edward Demenchonok
• "The Truth Will Set Us Free: A Reflection and Response," by Angela Walter
• "On ‘The Post War Dream’: 80 Years Since the Nightmare," by Court Lewis

University Of Dayton Professor Natalie Hudson To Speak On Nato Panel, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Natalie Hudson, professor of political science, research professor of law and executive director of the University of Dayton Human Rights Center, will speak on the current state of the United Nations Women, Peace and Security Agenda during the 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session May 22-26, in Dayton.

Methodological Analysis Of The Guinea Bissau Nationalist Movement 1963-1974: Amilcar Cabral-Marxist Or Pragmatist Revolutionary?, Aliou Ly

Journal of African Policy Studies

On 24 September 1973, the former Portuguese colony of West Africa, Guinea Bissau, under the leadership of Amilcar Cabral and the PAIGC (African Party for the Independence of Guinea and the Cape Verde Islands), declared its independence after fighting a national liberation war against their Portuguese colonialists. This was the first and the only war for independence in West Africa, with the complete defeat of a European colonial army. During and after the Guinea Bissau Liberation war; 1963-1974, many social scientists, particularly those using the Marxist framework analyzed this African nationalist struggle as a successful Marxist revolution in West Africa. …

The Responsibility To Protect (R2p) And The Democratic Republic Of The Congo (Drc): An Analysis, Carrie Crawford

Journal of African Policy Studies

This paper examines the tragedy resulting from the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and raises the question as to why the International Community has not responded throughout the many years the conflict has been going on. Using the UN doctrine of Responsibility to Protect (R2P), the paper shows the inconsistency in the application of the doctrine by the UN when it comes to the conflict in the DRC. This inconsistency, the paper argues, is due to the fact that the major powers do not see the DRC as sufficiently being in their national interest as say …

The Effect Of Mauritania's "Human Rights Deficit" On The Political Process: A Case Against "To Forgive And Forget", Boubacar N'Diaye

Journal of African Policy Studies

No abstract provided.

The Tortured Road Towards Peace In The Western Sahara, Festus Ohaegbulam

Journal of African Policy Studies

This paper attempts to provide a succinct background to the origins of the conflict in Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony, between the Kingdom of Morocco and nationalists of the territory. It identifies the broad regional and international ramifications of the continuing conflict, which began in 1975, and describes efforts made by the Organization of African Unity [OAU] and the United Nations to resolve the conflict. It focuses most of its analysis on the major obstacles to the conflict's resolution, particularly the policy of the United States. The analysis shows that the greatest obstacle to the resolution of the conflict …

The Clinton Administration And Humanitarian Intervention In Africa, Earl Conteh-Morgan

Journal of African Policy Studies

No abstract provided.

Post-Colonial Conflicts In Africa: The Case Of Angola, F. Ugboaja Ohaegbulam

Journal of African Policy Studies

No abstract provided.

Ud In The News April 26-May 2, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Experts continued to discuss the papal transition with appearances on Fox News, among others. Legal expert Charles Russo wrote for The Conversation and talked to Alabama Catholic Radio and National Catholic Reporter about a U.S. Supreme Court case.

Ud In The News March 15-21, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Faculty shared their expertise on a range of topics, from egg prices and free speech to innovation and international human rights. Their insights appeared in outlets including WDTN-TV, WalletHub, Dayton Daily News and Global Voices.

November Is Native American Heritage Month, Mandy Shannon

University Libraries Blog Archive

Since 1994, each November has been designated to recognize the achievements and contributions of Indigenous peoples across America. Early celebrations and recognition started with grassroots movements.

Celebrating Audre Lorde, Josie Carpenter Lewis

University Libraries Blog Archive

University of Dayton Libraries is celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month by elevating queer authors whose voices have made an impact on not only queer literature, but mainstream literature.

Find A Ud Story, Katy Kelly

University Libraries Blog Archive

Thanks to donor-supported digitization and the University of Dayton Libraries’ technological innovation, anyone can access a new searchable index (go.udayton.edu/fncr) of UD's student newspaper, Flyer News.

Concerned Philosophers For Peace, Vol. 32 (2024), Court Lewis, Cameron Farvin, Concerned Philosophers For Peace

Concerned Philosophers for Peace

This year’s Newsletter is full of opportunities, information, and fabulous essays from a variety of scholars. Please take some time to submit your work to one of the calls for papers or next year’s Newsletter, join CPP, and participate in supporting peace and nonviolence in our turbulent world. See “contents” for a detailed overview of what is in this issue. Make sure to share the Newsletter with anyone who might be interested, and for early career scholars, please take advantage of the Bill Gay Award.

Contents:

• President’s Page (2)
• Essay Prizes, Accomplishments, and Awards (3)
• APA Divisions and APA …

2024 Library Award Winners, University Of Dayton

University Libraries Blog Archive

The University of Dayton Libraries present annual awards for international students, teacher education majors and minors, and published student writers.

March For Women's History, Diane Osman

University Libraries Blog Archive

Each year since 1988, the month of March is dedicated to honor and celebrate women’s contributions to American history, culture and society.

Library Leader Receives Mentoring Award, University Of Dayton

University Libraries Blog Archive

At the 2023 Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) annual conference in Columbus on Nov. 3, Ione Damasco, the University Libraries’ associate dean of inclusive excellence and organizational development, was recognized with the Kathryn L. Venditti Mentoring Award for their involvement in mentoring both students and librarians.

Books As Art, Maureen Schlangen

University Libraries Blog Archive

A new collection of books in the University of Dayton Libraries highlights works by world-famous artists whose art is the books themselves, and a student-produced exhibit catalog featuring the works is now an open educational resource available worldwide.

Reading At Roesch Ii, Scott West

University Libraries Blog Archive

In my initial Reading at Roesch post, I discussed the significant number of award-winning books that were recently added to the leisure reading collection.

Achievement Unlocked, Katy Kelly

University Libraries Blog Archive

When you think of student scholarships, the scenario typically includes a high school senior ecstatic about attending their dream school. What about honoring students further along in their college careers?

Contributions, Stories, Legacies, Kevin Cretsos

University Libraries Blog Archive

November is Native American Heritage Month. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 as National American Indian Heritage Month.

College Faculty In The News: June 12, 2023, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

News agencies across the region, the nation and throughout the world often reach out to our faculty experts for their perspectives on today's issues.