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Library Testimonial: Sam Wallace, Maureen E. Schlangen

Roesch Library Staff Publications

Sam Wallace remembers when Roesch Library opened in 1971; since then, it has been as much a part of campus life as Flyer basketball, Christmas on Campus and the student neighborhood. Its technology, spaces and resources keep advancing with the latest learning, research and teaching methods, he says.

Library Testimonial: Libby Durnwald, Maureen E. Schlangen

Roesch Library Staff Publications

Student Libby Durnwald shares the impact the University Libraries had on her studies, service and work.

Library Testimonial: Margaret Mcaleese, Maureen E. Schlangen

Roesch Library Staff Publications

Experience in the University Libraries led Margaret McAleese to pursue a career in business research and helped land her a job with an industry-leading firm.

Library Testimonial: Barath Narayanan, Maureen E. Schlangen

Roesch Library Staff Publications

Electrical engineering doctoral candidate Barath Narayanan shares how he relies on the University Libraries to help him find the materials and information he needs to succeed.

Library Testimonial: Linda Arvin Skuns, Maureen E. Schlangen

Roesch Library Staff Publications

Secondary education graduate Linda Arvin Skuns ’63 shares how the role of libraries has grown and changed since her time as a student at UD.

Library Testimonial: Deogratias Eustace, Maureen E. Schlangen

Roesch Library Staff Publications

Civil engineering professor and Transportation Engineering Laboratory director Deogratias “Deo” Eustace shares his thoughts on the people, materials, services and technology available in the University Libraries.

High Scorers, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Seven University of Dayton athletic programs — baseball, football, men's golf, women's cross country, women's golf, women's tennis and women's track — earned NCAA Public Recognition Awards for earning multi-year Academic Progress Rates in the top 10 percent of their sport.

What American Students Can Learn From Immersing Themselves In Africa, Julius A. Amin

History Faculty Publications

More than one million people travelled from around the world to study at American universities in the 2013-2014 academic year. By contrast, just under 300,000 Americans enrolled to study abroad.

In this era of globalisation, it’s no surprise that so many young people are keen to study abroad. But as the Institute of International Education’s research reveals, the majority of US students are sticking close to home - not geographically, but culturally.

Africa remains on the margins when it comes to American universities' curricula and initiatives like study-abroad programmes. American university students also display profoundly ill-informed views about Africa.

Weekly Features: Week Of May 18, 2015, University Of Dayton

Marian Library Blog Archive

Featured content for this week highlights Pentecost and the month of May. Marian commemoration days for May are included.

Faith, Learning, Hope, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Teachers, administrators and other stakeholders from some of the nation's Catholic elementary and high schools will convene Wednesday, June 24, at the University of Dayton for the Catholic Education Summit to discuss how to improve outcomes and value for nearly two million Catholic school children.

Mariological Society Of America Conference, Ann Zlotnik

Marian Library Blog Archive

Many from IMRI are journeying to Hickory, North Carolina for the annual meeting of the M.S.A.

2015 University Of Dayton Libraries Cultivating Knowledge And Building Community, Nichole M. Rustad, Maureen E. Schlangen, Katy Kelly

Reports and Promotional Materials

2015 publication targeting donors and alumni who wish to learn more about University of Dayton Libraries.

My Introduction To The Great Barrier Reef, Lea Dolimier

Blog Archive: River Reflections at the University of Dayton

In the belief that we can bring groups of people together around something as essentially simple and common as water, the wonders of the Ocean in Whitsunday definitely proved so. Whitsundays is the lower extent of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. This past weekend 23 other water adventures and I, along with our three incredible crew members, boarded a catamaran and took off for the outer reef for two nights. Having known no one before embarking, we all quickly began to chat like old friends as the excitement of the coming weekend mounted.

Looking Out For Nepal, University Of Dayton

News Releases

A University of Dayton geologist is helping a NASA-U.S. Geological Survey volunteer group detect severe hazards developing as a result of the April 25 and May 12 earthquakes in Nepal.

Enrollment Success, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton expects to continue its strong enrollment momentum this fall, welcoming another large class that is more academically prepared and culturally and geographically diverse.

Weekly Features: Week Of May 11, 2015, University Of Dayton

Marian Library Blog Archive

Featured content for this week continues to highlight the Easter season and the month of May. Marian commemoration days for May are included.

Soaring Flyers, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University of Dayton students earned top honors in the international IT FLIES USA competition.

Business Continuity, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton has named Vince Lewis, Logos@Work chairman, the new Fifth Third Bank Entrepreneur-in-Residence and director of the L. William Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership in the University's nationally ranked entrepreneurship program.

2015 What's Brewing At The Library?, Nichole M. Rustad

Reports and Promotional Materials

Inspired by our library’s role in supporting faculty, staff and students, Roesch Library at the University of Dayton hosted a free open house style event with local craft beer offerings called “What’s Brewing at Roesch Library?”

Inspired By Realism, Ann Zlotnik

Marian Library Blog Archive

Artist Holly Schapker reconquers the figurative image of Mary.

Mmath Solutions, University Of Dayton

News Releases

An Ohio Development Services Agency award will enable the Research Institute to work with Ohio manufacturers to support aircraft manufacturer Airbus, which is looking to double its spending with U.S. suppliers, as well as other aerospace manufacturers interested in doing business in Ohio.

Weekly Features: Week Of May 4, 2015, University Of Dayton

Marian Library Blog Archive

Featured content for this week highlights the month of May and May Crowning. Marian commemoration days for May are included.

In The News: Posted May 4, 2015, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

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

Inspired By Realism: Reconquering The Figurative Image Of Mary, University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Marian Library Exhibit Summaries

Archived website and summary of exhibit in the Marian Library

Artist: Holly Schapker

Exhibit dates: May 4 - September 2015

Embedded In His Being, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Ramon Estévez, better known as Martin Sheen, became a graduate of the University of Dayton Sunday morning, saying he was "deeply moved" by the ceremony honoring him for a lifetime of humanitarian action that, at the same time, fulfilled his father's dream for him.

165th Commencement, Spring

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Environmental Data: Soil Moisture, Julia I. Chapman, Eric B. Borth, Ryan W. Mcewan

Data Files: Drew Woods Permanent Plots

Volumetric soil water content measured on May 2, 2015 at Drew Woods State Nature Preserve in Darke County, OH. Data key is provided in a supplemental file.

Herbaceous 2015, Julia I. Chapman, Margaret E. Maloney, Ryan W. Mcewan

Data Files: Drew Woods Permanent Plots

Herbaceous vegetation data collected in 2015 at Drew Woods State Nature Preserve in Darke County, OH. Data key is provided in a supplemental file.

Community Leader, Vol. 13, No. 02, University Of Dayton. Fitz Center For Leadership In Community

Newsletter: Community Leader

News and notes from the University of Dayton Fitz Center for Leadership in Community.

A Comparison Of The Scapular Flip Test Between Women With Breast Cancer And Healthy Controls, Mary Insana Fisher, Lucinda Pfalzer, Ellen W. Levy, Shana Harrington, Lynn H. Gerber, Nicole L. Stout

Physical Therapy Faculty Publications

Presentation at the World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, held May 1-4, 2015, in Singapore.

Background: The Scapular Flip test was designed to screen for spinal accessory nerve palsy. The spinal accessory nerve can be damaged in breast cancer surgery and treatment, resulting in scapular dyskinesis and upper limb (UL) impairment in women with breast cancer (BC). This test could be useful to screen for UL impairment in BC.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe shoulder impairments as defined by a positive Flip Test in a group of women with BC at baseline, 1-3 months, and 12+ …