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A New Audience For 'Orpheus', Maureen Schlangen

University Libraries Blog Archive

When the editors of the student literary magazine Orpheus did some housecleaning in late 2024, they determined it was time to make their multiple cartons of artistic artifacts available in University of Dayton’s open-access institutional repository, eCommons.

And They're Off!, January Gordon Ornellas

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Last Saturday, at 3 p.m., Steve and I decided to throw a Derby party. The Kentucky Derby started at 4, so we really needed to get moving.

A Life Changer, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

If I could bottle the spirit of the Berry Summer Thesis Institute, I would in a heartbeat. Thanks to the generosity and forward-thinking vision of the Berry Family Foundation and the Berry family, students learn the joy of discovery.

Your Story, Included, University Of Dayton

University Libraries Blog Archive

Your experiences can be preserved and shared in meaningful ways.

Pulling Your Own Leg, Steve Eskew

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Tis brave of me to say it but, like Erma Bombeck, I often wondered what I was doing in the pits. Surely but surely, I didn't deserve to suffer the slings and arrows of such outrageous fortunes.

House Of The Rising Cost, Jerry Zezima

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

My mind is in the gutter. It’s also in the kitchen, the bathroom, the garage and all the other places where I have lost my mind in the 25 years since my wife, Sue, and I became homeowners.

Finding My Father In My Dishwasher, Liz Alterman

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Some people spot a cardinal or a ladybug and imagine it's their deceased loved one paying a quick visit. Others hear a song and feel the presence of the friend or family member they've lost. I find myself connecting with my dad, who passed away in May 2021, each time I use my dishwasher.

Ud History: The Central Women's Organization, Ava Merriman

University Libraries Blog Archive

The University of Dayton finds its origins in the 19th century, founded by the Society of Mary in 1850 as the St. Mary’s School for Boys. As the name suggests, the institution, which later became UD, enrolled only boys.

Growing A Beard, Dean Norman

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

I came back to my job at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City with two weeks of untrimmed hair on my face. My co-workers laughed.

Ud In The News May 27-June 2, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Local media featured the new medical building on Brown Street, the Human Rights Center's Vietnam Legacies Project and a Marian Library exhibit. The Sarasota, Florida, paper wrote about a gift for "life-changing international experiences."

R&R With Lgbtqia + Reads, University Of Dayton

University Libraries Blog Archive

Guided by the Marianist charism, the University of Dayton recognizes that every person has a voice, which is essential for creating authentic community.

Examining The Impact Of Gender, Caretaking On Faculty Research Productivity, Tenure And Promotion Progress During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Erin O'Mara Kunz, Corinne Brion, Hannah Kessler, Eden Michelson

Reports from the Gender Equity Research Fellowship

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the working and home lives of faculty. The largest impact was felt by women and caregivers, who suffered a staggering setback to their research productivity throughout the pandemic, and declines in research productivity have negative downstream consequences for tenure and promotion. The current research sought to examine gender and caregiving differences in research productivity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic among University of Dayton faculty. In two primary studies, research-active faculty were surveyed (Study 1) and interviewed (Study 2) to better understand the impact of gender and caregiving on research productivity during the pandemic. Study 1 …

University Of Dayton Magazine, Summer 2023, University Of Dayton

University of Dayton Alumni Publications

The University of Dayton Magazine is published quarterly by the Office of University Marketing and Communications for alumni, parents, students, faculty/staff, trustees and other friends of UD.

Humor Writer Of The Month: Linda Presto, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Linda Presto, author of Where's My Wine Glass?! Getting Your Kid to College Without Losing Your Mind, is our Humor Writer of the Month for June.

Conversations: Matthew A Witenstein With Satang Nabaneh, Satang Nabaneh, Matthew A. Witenstein

Educational Leadership Faculty Publications

For this issue’s Conversation, Matthew Witenstein speaks with Dr. Satang Nabaneh, Director of Programs at the Human Rights Center and Research Professor of Law, both positions at the University of Dayton. The conversation was recorded via Zoom on 3rd April 2023. Several topics are highlighted including Dr. Nabaneh’s insights on human rights work (in Africa and globally), decolonization, global education and amplifying voice. Notably, her expertise and deep experience as a legal scholar and human rights practitioner who has worked across multiple countries, regions and continents, offers our DIME audience keen insights that can impact our research, practice and policy …

Creche Herald Vol. 27, No. 2, Rita B. Bocher

Creche Herald

The Summer 2023 publication features nativity sets and personal reflections from members in the organization; information about nativities and nativity exhibits; and information about the Friends of the Creche annual meeting.

Utilizing Machine Learning Models To Estimate Energy Savings From An Industrial Energy System, Eva Mclaughlin, Jun-Ki Choi

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Publications

Energy audits are an important part of reducing energy usage, costs, and carbon emissions, but there have been discrepancies in the quality of audits depending upon the auditor, which can negatively affect the impacts and credibility of the energy assessment. In this paper, historical energy auditing data from a U.S. Department of Energy sponsored research program was gathered and analyzed with a machine-learning algorithm to predict demand savings from a compressed air system assessment recommendation in industrial manufacturing facilities. Different energy auditors calculate savings for repairing leaks in compressed air systems in various ways, so the energy demand savings have …

Contratación Pública Y Tecnologías Disruptivas: El Papel De Darpa En El Desarrollo De Vacunas De Arnm, Daniel E. Schoeni

School of Law Faculty Publications

One of the key purposes of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is to deliver war- winning capabilities to soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, and guardians. Because of the unique

nature of defense procurement, this requires constant innovation. Since the 1950s, when military technology became too sophisticated for government arsenals, the DoD has primarily relied on highly specialized defense contractors in the private sector. However, for certain investments in basic science or to circumvent market failures, the DoD devotes resources to its own research and development efforts. The most famous of these government institutions is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency …

Preserving Ukrainian Culture And Spirituality, Ann Zlotnik

Marian Library Blog Archive

Jyl Hall, a local city council member and adjunct professor with a doctorate in intercultural studies, will speak on supporting Ukrainian friends — and Ukrainian culture — in conjunction with the Marian Library’s East Meets West exhibit.

What's Wrong With ‘Veepstakes', University Of Dayton

News Releases

It's a media obsession: the rampant speculation about presidential running mates. In his new book, political scientist Christopher Devine explains how all too often news coverage of this important event does the public a disservice.

Ud Historian Comments On Story Captivating The Catholic World, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The nation's preeminent scholar on Black Catholic nuns, Shannen Dee Williams talked to Our Sunday Visitor for its story, which has been picked up worldwide, on the recent discovery of a Black American nun’s apparently incorrupt remains.

Air To A Fortune, Jerry Zezima

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

I’m probably putting my foot in my mouth for saying this, but Air Jordan, the fabulously successful sneaker line named after former basketball great Michael Jordan, may have to step aside for a new shoe, one named after a guy whose athletic exploits on the playground and the trampoline should be an inspiration to grandfathers everywhere.

Ud History: Asian American And Pacific Islander Students, Ava Merriman

University Libraries Blog Archive

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the University of Dayton Archives places a spotlight on students past and present.

Ud Professor Receives Fbi Director’S Community Leadership Award, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The FBI honored a University of Dayton professor for his work with an FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force team to help identify and mitigate violent extremism in the wake of the mass shooting in Dayton's Oregon District in 2019.

Curating Passion, Christina Beis

University Libraries Blog Archive

Since 2023, over 100 students in English lecturer Amy Krug’s writing seminar have curated Roesch Library’s Popular Romance collection. The course theme, “Beyond Bodice Rippers: Popular Romance and Its Function in Communities,” looks at this genre of novels that make up the largest market share of genre fiction with sales of $1.44 billion in 2022.

Ud Now Publishing African Policy Journal, Maureen Schlangen

University Libraries Blog Archive

On May 1, a printed journal whose scholarly analysis of African policy had grown difficult to find in the digital age gained a much larger audience through the University of Dayton’s open-access institutional repository, eCommons.

Ud In The News May 20-26, University Of Dayton

News Releases

UD faculty and staff appeared in stories from the U.K. to New Zealand and, in the U.S., sea to shining sea. Locally, media highlighted activities at The Hub Powered by PNC Bank at the Dayton Arcade plus the generosity of donors to the University.

A Dayton Original, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Willis “Bing” Davis makes a lasting impression on everyone he meets — from school-age children to my 97-year-old father, from scholars and artists far and wide to community leaders.

Leaning Into A Critical Theory Of Love To Adaptively Engage In Teaching And Learning During Covid-19 In India And The Us, Matthew A. Witenstein, Narender Thakur

Educational Leadership Faculty Publications

This article considers the experiences of teachers and learners in higher education institutions that led to the need for adapted learning modalities during COVID-19. It is critical to provide reflective faculty narratives. We position them as Street-Level Bureaucrats on the front lines, who as de facto policymakers, made adaptive decisions impacting students’ educational opportunities. Consequently, this article engages experiential reflections of two university professors in the field of education, one in the US the other in India. It examines how known ways of learning changed as universities closed and teachers and students were mandated to switch to online, remote or …

Keeping Nba Players On The Court Is No Small ‘Feet’, Philip Anloague

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Keeping NBA players on the court is no small ‘feet’