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Double Trouble, Henry Handley

Marian Library Blog Archive

A book curse is only one sign of a book's spiritual and material value to its owners.

2.3: Gradient Terms In The Energy Equation, Donald V. Chase

Textbook: Methods for Solving Hydraulic Networks

Chapter in Methods for Solving Hydraulic Networks

2023-10-27 Minutes Of The Academic Senate, University Of Dayton. Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.

Who's Publishing What: Zuri The Zebra And The Seasons Of Giving, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Andrea Gelfuso's children's book, Zuri the Zebra and the Seasons of Giving, illustrates how generous kids and mischievous animals bring attention to the excesses of the holidays.

2.4: Hardy-Cross Method, Donald V. Chase

Textbook: Methods for Solving Hydraulic Networks

Chapter in Methods for Solving Hydraulic Networks

Archives Month 2023: Taking A Second Look, Michele Jennings

Marian Library Blog Archive

A collection on woodcut printmaking offers a multitude of interpretations and insights.

Archives Month 2023: Taking A Second Look, Michele Jennings

Marian Library Blog Archive

A collection on woodcut printmaking offers a multitude of interpretations and insights.

2023-10-27 Minutes Of The Executive Committee Of The Academic Senate, University Of Dayton. Academic Senate. Executive Committee

ECAS Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.

Greenhouse Gift To Help Ud Biology Students 'Get Their Hands Dirty', Cara Zinski-Neace

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Ginny’s Garden and Greenhouse was dedicated in late September in honor of University of Dayton alumnus Virginia “Ginny” Ferron, who passed away in 2016.

2.5: Simultaneous Path Adjustment Method, Donald V. Chase

Textbook: Methods for Solving Hydraulic Networks

Chapter in Methods for Solving Hydraulic Networks

Academic Policies Committee Minutes Of The Academic Senate 2023-10-26, University Of Dayton. Academic Senate. Academic Policies Committee

All Committee Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Academic Policies Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.

National Science Foundation Grant Will Help Speed Up Semiconductor Manufacturing, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

A $390,000 National Science Foundation grant will enable the University of Dayton to purchase equipment to create semiconductor chips and devices in hours rather than weeks, and at a significantly lower cost.

2.6: Node Equations, Donald V. Chase

Textbook: Methods for Solving Hydraulic Networks

Chapter in Methods for Solving Hydraulic Networks

Community Over Commercialization, Mandy Shannon, Simon Robins

University Libraries Blog Archive

Recognizing the power of community is a crucial step in connecting people to free, immediate online access to information.

Community Over Commercialization, Mandy Shannon, Simon Robins

University Libraries Blog Archive

At the University of Dayton, we believe in the power of community. Community is a word that carries weight at the University of Dayton. It’s more than a word; it’s a way of advancing the common good.

As Long As The River Flows, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Barbara Crecelius stood on a bank of the Great Miami River during a misty fall afternoon as the River Stewards unveiled a storybook trail that brings their colorful children’s picture book, Into the River, to life for families strolling along the bike path near Carillon Historical Park.

National Science Foundation Grant Will Help Speed Up Semiconductor Manufacturing, University Of Dayton

News Releases

A $390,000 National Science Foundation grant will enable the University of Dayton to purchase equipment to create semiconductor chips and devices in hours rather than weeks, and at a significantly lower cost.

Faculty Advisory Committee Minutes Of The Academic Senate 2023-10-25, University Of Dayton. Faculty Affairs Committee

All Committee Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Faculty Affairs Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.

2.7: Manual Solution Of The Node Equations, Donald V. Chase

Textbook: Methods for Solving Hydraulic Networks

Chapter in Methods for Solving Hydraulic Networks

Ud Professor Awarded $633k To Prepare K-12 Mathematics Teachers For Digital Curriculum, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

UD mathematics educator Shannon Driskell was awarded a grant to create a digital toolkit for elementary math teachers.

Bottle Deposits And Kidenomics, Dean Norman

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Not much is being said these days about bottle deposits. I suppose returning bottles is not important compared to other stuff that is happening.

Grateful But Discouraged, Noah Davisson

Life in Letters: A Typographic Poster Exhibition Featuring Paul Laurence Dunbar

Dimensions: 30 inches wide, 36 inches tall
Inkjet on matte paper, printed on both sides

Artist's narrative: Letter 21 is from Paul Laurence Dunbar to Frederick Douglass, expressing his thanks to Douglass for his help in Chicago. Dunbar was showing his gratitude toward him and his wife and how he would not forget their kindness. Dunbar goes on to explain that he is not doing well mentally and that the people in his town did not support him — especially after he came back from Chicago. Dunbar explains how news of him getting thrown out of a hotel for being …

Everything Has Opened Up Auspiciously, Lucy Miles

Life in Letters: A Typographic Poster Exhibition Featuring Paul Laurence Dunbar

Dimensions: 30 inches wide, 36 inches tall
Inkjet on matte paper, printed on both sides
Created using Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, watercolor, and handwritten calligraphy

Artist's narrative: Paul Laurence Dunbar's Letter 74 is a beautifully composed note to his mother that focuses on his journey aboard Steamship Ambrosia. Dunbar starts his letter off by addressing his determination and hope that “everything [is] opening up auspiciously” and goes on to describe the trials and tribulations that he is facing. Through the delicate media of watercolor and intricate typography, the delicacy of human life is showcased while emphasizing Dunbar's positivity and determination. …

Gratitude And Desperation, Kevin Figueroa

Life in Letters: A Typographic Poster Exhibition Featuring Paul Laurence Dunbar

Dimensions: 30 inches wide, 36 inches tall
Inkjet on matte paper, printed on both sides
Work displayed here as a diptych

Artist's narrative: In letter 21, Paul Laurence Dunbar is reaching out to his friend Frederick Douglass. He is sending his gratitude for all the help Douglass provided Dunbar, but also seeking some words of wisdom to deal with some backlash Dunbar is receiving back home in Dayton.

Paul L. Dunbar: A Tale Of Two Worlds, Brayden Vaughan

Life in Letters: A Typographic Poster Exhibition Featuring Paul Laurence Dunbar

Dimensions: 30 inches wide, 36 inches tall
Inkjet on matte paper, printed on both sides

Artist's narrative: Letter 3 is a poem full of despair and sadness. While Paul Laurence Dunbar does have limited moments of happiness, he is mostly addressing his sorrow and negativity to his friend J.N. Matthews regarding the publication of his work. Dunbar lists his discouragement and blames himself several times throughout his writing. He is very annoyed at himself for his disappointments because he has only been able to sell two of his hymns. He even addresses a statement saying: “But enough of myself and …

From Despair Comes Future Hope, Ainsley Betz

Life in Letters: A Typographic Poster Exhibition Featuring Paul Laurence Dunbar

Dimensions: 30 inches wide, 36 inches tall
Medium: Inkjet on matte paper, printed on both sides
Work displayed here as a diptych

Artist's narrative: Letter 3 was written to Dunbar’s friend and mentor Dr. James Newton Matthews. The letter focused on Dunbar’s despair following his publication and recital at the Western Association of Writers Conference, where he was not able to sell any of his poems. This caused him to doubt himself and his ability. The color blue was used to represent these feelings of sadness and self doubt. Negative words were pulled from the letter and applied at various …

On Flow'ry Beds Of Ease, Jacob Owens

Life in Letters: A Typographic Poster Exhibition Featuring Paul Laurence Dunbar

Dimensions: 30 inches wide, 36 inches tall
Inkjet on matte paper, printed on both sides

Artist's narrative: In Letter 10, Paul Laurence Dunbar's heartfelt words to his friend J. N. Matthews unveil a profound narrative of gratitude and faith. As a Black man navigating adversity, Dunbar expressed his deep indebtedness to white colleagues who aided in his success. The gentle color palette—featuring dark blues, purples, and soft whites—exudes an antique ambiance, transporting viewers back to Dunbar's era. This color scheme evokes the essence of the time when Dunbar mastered his craft in the cozy confines of his mother's home, where …

Come In, A Very Clever, Aaron Swerlein

Life in Letters: A Typographic Poster Exhibition Featuring Paul Laurence Dunbar

Dimensions: 30 inches wide, 36 inches tall
Inkjet on matte paper, printed on both sides

Artist's narrative: The typeset I chose was in the families of Ten Oldstyle VF, designed by Robert Slimbach, and PestoFresco, by Giuseppe Salerno and Paco Gonzalez.

In letter 198, Paul Laurence Dunbar is sitting in his bed suffering from tuberculosis as he writes a letter to Dr. Fisher. Throughout this letter, Dunbar writes about how he isn’t able to do much because of the tuberculosis disease in his lungs. Dunbar wrote this letter the year before he died, letting Dr. Fisher know his whereabouts and …

The Act, Erin Doherty

Life in Letters: A Typographic Poster Exhibition Featuring Paul Laurence Dunbar

Dimensions: 30 inches wide, 36 inches tall
Inkjet on matte paper, printed on both sides

Artist's narrative: Letter 121 explores the struggles Paul Laurence Dunbar faced with alcoholism and the scrutiny he received for his illness. As Dunbar writes an apology letter to Professor P.M. Pearson for his absence due to excessive drinking, his sincere apologies shine through. Dunbar explains how he is aware that his apology can’t erase showing up to a recital intoxicated, which led to his career being tarnished; however, he still asks for forgiveness. The imagery was created with an ink-water solution. This allowed for an …

I Object, Caroline Creamer

Life in Letters: A Typographic Poster Exhibition Featuring Paul Laurence Dunbar

Dimensions: 30 inches wide, 36 inches tall
Inkjet on matte paper, printed on both sides

Letter 166 Paul Laurence Dunbar wrote to Booker T. Washington in response to his rebuttals of the commissioned song Dunbar was asked to write for the Tuskegee Institute. The Tuskegee Institute was the first higher education institute opened for African Americans. Booker T. Washington was one of the founders who helped establish the school. During the time of this letter, Dunbar was struggling with his tuberculosis diagnosis, however he was still writing and producing new work. Within this letter Dunbar debates Washington’s views and objections …