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India: Distributed Solar Dryer, Robert Greene, Maria Czerwonka Aug 2016

India: Distributed Solar Dryer, Robert Greene, Maria Czerwonka

ETHOS Technical Reports

A team of two engineers travelled to Mysore, India arriving in the early summer of 2016 and stayed for ten weeks. The engineers partnered with a local non-governmental organization to develop a technology that would improve the livelihoods of the Organization for the Development of People (ODP)’s target population. After researching the needs of the population as well as meeting with the leaders of ODP the engineers decided to create a passive solar dryer capable of drying and preserving a variety of fruits and vegetables. The technology was designed to be accessible to rural farmers in small communities. A prototype …


Exploring Alien Worlds, University Of Dayton Aug 2016

Exploring Alien Worlds, University Of Dayton

News Releases

NASA engineer, Bobak Ferdowsi, famous for his mohawk hairstyle during the Mars Curiosity Rover landing will speak at the University of Dayton on Sept. 29.


In The News: Aug. 29, 2016, Michael Duricy Aug 2016

In The News: Aug. 29, 2016, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also see International Marian Research Institute news and updates.


Hispanic Heritage Month Film Series, Katy Kelly Aug 2016

Hispanic Heritage Month Film Series, Katy Kelly

University Libraries Blog Archive

The second annual film series includes American DREAMers, Cesar's Last Fast and Hecho en Mexico.


The Faithful Flyer, 08-28-2016, University Of Dayton. Campus Ministry Aug 2016

The Faithful Flyer, 08-28-2016, University Of Dayton. Campus Ministry

Chapel Bulletins

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Dominica: Manufacturing Processes Optimization, Caitlyn Ohradzansky Aug 2016

Dominica: Manufacturing Processes Optimization, Caitlyn Ohradzansky

ETHOS Technical Reports

In the summer of 2016, Caitlyn Ohradzansky along with two other University of Dayton students completed technical engineering jobs on the island of Dominica in the Caribbean. Caitlyn’s time in Dominica was split up into two separate projects, one working as an intern at a local manufacturing company called Jolly’s Manufacturing, and another working with coconut oil and other coconut by-products. This technical report will focus on the first half of the summer immersion working in Jolly’s Manufacturing. Caitlyn’s goal with Jolly’s was to make major strides in the standardization of the production process of Jolly’s pharmaceutical products. These strides …


Nicaragua: Pit Latrine Needs Assessment, Molly Boyajian, Colin Joern Aug 2016

Nicaragua: Pit Latrine Needs Assessment, Molly Boyajian, Colin Joern

ETHOS Technical Reports

This summer the group travelled to Sabana Grande, Nicaragua. The group worked with Grupo Fenix to start a new project that dealt with implementing composting latrines into the community. Sabana Grande is a very rural community that is located in northern Nicaragua near the Honduran border. The community is primarily agricultural and has little access to electricity and running water. Grupo Fenix is a non-profit organization that has been working in Sabana Grande for over ten years. Their main focus is to promote sustainable practices in the community. They have been very successful thus far. Many homes in the community …


Nicaragua: Adaptive Equipment And Facility Ventilation, Teresa Bradford, Andrew Tarutani Aug 2016

Nicaragua: Adaptive Equipment And Facility Ventilation, Teresa Bradford, Andrew Tarutani

ETHOS Technical Reports

The team arrived at the host foundation, Familias Especiales, on Monday, May 30th, and spent a total of 10 weeks working with the organization on a variety of projects. Initially tasked with assisting the maintenance crew on everyday maintenance needs, the ETHOS students progressively expanded their responsibilities. While familiarizing themselves with the maintenance crew at the wheelchair workshop, the students also engaged in project to create a startup plan for a community farmer’s market. After submission of the proposal, initial work began on reaching out to the special needs families in the various neighborhoods of Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Along with representatives …


Path Point-Eligible Masculinity Series, Rachel Barnett Aug 2016

Path Point-Eligible Masculinity Series, Rachel Barnett

University Libraries Blog Archive

Roesch Library is hosting a fall film series that includes a variety of films on masculinity and the complexity of gender expression.


Faculty In The News: August 25, 2016, University Of Dayton Aug 2016

Faculty In The News: August 25, 2016, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The 2016 presidential election is an important topic of research and scholarship for political science faculty Dan Birdsong, Chris Devine and former Ohio Gov. Bob Taft. View their commentary in print and broadcast media.


Supporting Students, University Of Dayton Aug 2016

Supporting Students, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton and Premier Health announce a new collaboration that will support physician assistant students’ training and success after graduation.


Journey Of The Mind And Heart, Eric F. Spina Aug 2016

Journey Of The Mind And Heart, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Today marks the first day of the academic year. Here's my message of welcome to the campus community.


Why Are You Here?, University Of Dayton Aug 2016

Why Are You Here?, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

V. Denise James - director of the women's and gender studies program, and associate professor of philosophy - was a featured speaker Tuesday, Aug. 23, at convocation, which formally begins the academic year. James spoke about her own decision to change majors as an undergraduate, and encouraged first-year students to accept the risk and uncertainty that comes along with an education.


In The News: Aug. 22, 2016, Michael Duricy Aug 2016

In The News: Aug. 22, 2016, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also see International Marian Research Institute news and updates.


Weekly Features: Aug. 22, 2016, University Of Dayton Aug 2016

Weekly Features: Aug. 22, 2016, University Of Dayton

Marian Library Blog Archive

This week you will find out if there is Marian symbolism in "The Lord of the Rings," learn about the black Madonna of Czestochowa, plus read up on several other topics.


Buttons, Tattoos And Special Collections, Olivia Gillingham Aug 2016

Buttons, Tattoos And Special Collections, Olivia Gillingham

Marian Library Blog Archive

Introducing new UD students to our special collections with a festival atmosphere


2016-08-22 Meeting Notes Of The Educational Leadership Council, University Of Dayton Aug 2016

2016-08-22 Meeting Notes Of The Educational Leadership Council, University Of Dayton

Educational Leadership Council (ELC) Meeting Notes

Approved notes of a meeting of the Educational Leadership Council of the University of Dayton.


Hail To The Chief, Dave Larsen Aug 2016

Hail To The Chief, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The new, hand-crafted wooden display case in the rotunda of the University of Dayton's O'Reilly Hall is more than just a place for a collection of U.S. presidential inaugural medals - part of a new exhibit of portraits and memorabilia from the collections of James F. Dicke II and former Ohio Gov. Bob Taft.


An Extraordinary Day, Eric F. Spina Aug 2016

An Extraordinary Day, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

University of Dayton President Eric Spina offers words of encouragement and inspiration to the Class of 2020.


Speaker Series, University Of Dayton Aug 2016

Speaker Series, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The creator of PostSecret, a Harvard professor who ran for president and an Emmy Award winner are among those selected for this year’s University of Dayton Speaker Series.


New Times, New Methods, Eric F. Spina Aug 2016

New Times, New Methods, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

When a search firm called me last year about applying for the University of Dayton's presidency, I immediately clicked on the university's website to learn more. What I discovered amazed me: GE Aviation had recently built a $53 million R&D lab on campus, Midmark Corp moved its world headquarters here, and construction workers were putting the finishing touches on Emerson's new $35 million global Helix Innovation Center.


John J. Rowe: 1944-2016, Dave Larsen Aug 2016

John J. Rowe: 1944-2016, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

John J. Rowe, University of Dayton professor emeritus of biology, died Friday, July 22. He was 71.


A Place At The Table, Eric F. Spina Aug 2016

A Place At The Table, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

I was struck by the lyrics of "A Place at the Table," the opening hymn at this morning's "Blessed Beginnings" prayer service in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception.


Guatemala: Rainwater Collection, Thomas Jimenez Nickerson, Saehan Lenzen Aug 2016

Guatemala: Rainwater Collection, Thomas Jimenez Nickerson, Saehan Lenzen

ETHOS Technical Reports

The ETHOS team travelled to Huehuetenango, Guatemala for 10 weeks during the summer of 2016, where they worked and lived in a youth ranch located in the village of Chinaca. Finca Juvenil is a working boys ranch that houses around 20-25 boys at any given time that come from abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Mark Wakefield, working through Zona Juvenil Youth Organization, is the primary caregiver, and creates a positive home environment for these troubled children that have been left behind by the court system and family. The team contributed to many different projects throughout their immersion, but the main two …


'Proper Headquarters', University Of Dayton Aug 2016

'Proper Headquarters', University Of Dayton

News Releases

The award-winning University of Dayton Emergency Medical Services, an all-student volunteer rescue squad, is dedicating its new headquarters befitting the service it provides to campus.


In The News: August 16, 2016, Michael Duricy Aug 2016

In The News: August 16, 2016, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also see International Marian Research Institute news and updates.


Arts Events: August 16, 2016, University Of Dayton Aug 2016

Arts Events: August 16, 2016, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

A concert and lecture by Akropolis starts off the 2016-17 ArtsLIVE season. Expand your mind during this academic year with many inspiring arts experiences.


From Mexico City To Dayton, Maria E. Garcia Aug 2016

From Mexico City To Dayton, Maria E. Garcia

Marian Library Blog Archive

IMRI student and graduate assistant tells why she took the path to Dayton.


Weekly Features: Aug. 16, 2016, University Of Dayton Aug 2016

Weekly Features: Aug. 16, 2016, University Of Dayton

Marian Library Blog Archive

This week's content focuses on Mary's Queenship.


New Beginnings, University Of Dayton Aug 2016

New Beginnings, University Of Dayton

News Releases

New University of Dayton President Eric F. Spina will welcome the class of 2020 during new student orientation Aug. 19-24 with a message of new beginnings.