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Faculty Advisory Committee Minutes Of The Academic Senate 2025-11-10, University Of Dayton. Faculty Affairs Committee

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

Finals Week Buddy, University Of Dayton

University Libraries Blog Archive

Students are invited to treat every day like Christmas at Roesch Library with these Elf-themed events and services.

2025-11-07 Faculty Board Minutes, University Of Dayton. Faculty Board

Faculty Board Minutes

No abstract provided.

2025-11-07 Minutes Of The Executive Committee Of The Academic Senate 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.

Ud Psychology, Criminal Justice Studies Major Named Newman Civic Fellow, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Nancy Garcia was named a 2025 Newman Civic Fellow for her exceptional commitment to civic engagement.

Cybersecurity And Student Research: Preventing Ai Deepfake Attacks On Ud Campus, Lauren Mccarty

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

A UD computer science major worked with a faculty mentor to create a deepfake detection tool.

Faculty Advisory Committee Minutes Of The Academic Senate 2025-11-03, 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.

Academic Policies Committee Minutes Of The Academic Senate 2025-11-03, 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

Student Academic Policies Committee Minutes Of The Academic Senate 2025-11-03, University Of Dayton. Student Academic Policies Committee

All Committee Minutes

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

Seeking Shelter: Website Content About The Exhibit, University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Marian Library Exhibit Summaries

After they were turned away from the inn in Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph sought shelter elsewhere. In Nativity sets, different traditions place Jesus’ birth in a stable, in a cave or among ruins. Artists depict local architecture, like an adobe or a yurt, and repurpose objects to stand in for the shelter, such as a coconut shell or a piece of pottery. Explore a variety of shelters in this year’s selection of Nativity sets from the Marian Library Crèche Collection.

Coloring Page: Nativity In A Stable, University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Reports and Promotional Materials

Rendering of “Illumination in Wood” by Jan Rejman, 1990s. Marian Library Crèche Collection, University of Dayton.

Coloring Page: Uzbek Nativity, University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Reports and Promotional Materials

Rendering of “Have Yurt, Will Travel” by an unknown Uzbek artist or maker, circa 1999. Marian Library Crèche Collection, University of Dayton

Father James L. Heft Lecture On St. John Henry Newman, Doctor Of The Church, James L. Heft S.M.

Documents and Publications of the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives

In this recorded lecture, Father James L. Heft, S.M., provides history, commentary, and reflection about St. John Henry Newman, who became a Doctor of the Catholic Church on Nov. 1, 2025.

The recording is a collaboration of the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives (IPI), the Learning Teaching Center (LTC), and the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Dayton.

Sources to which Father Heft refers in the lecture:

• "Newman 101" by Roderick Strange
• "John Henry Newman: A Biography" by Ian Ker
• "The Parting of Friends" by St. John Henry Newman
• "An Essay on the Development of the Christian Doctrine" by …

Create Your Own Nativity Ornament, Ann Zlotnik

Reports and Promotional Materials

Print the page and follow the instructions to make an ornament featuring the Holy Family.

Coloring Page: Nativity Among Ruins, University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Reports and Promotional Materials

Rendering of “Gothic Nativity” by Sandra McKenzie-Schmitt. Marian Library Crèche Collection, University of Dayton.

Coloring Page: Cave Nativity By French Monastic Nuns, University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Reports and Promotional Materials

Rendering of “A Feminine Touch” by French monastic nuns, late 1800s. Marian Library Crèche Collection, University of Dayton

Characterizing The Frequency Response Of Pressure-Sensitive Paint, Charles J. Strunc

Honors Theses

Pressure-sensitive paint (PSP) enables full-field, optical pressure measurement through oxygen quenching of luminescent molecules but is limited by slow response times at high frequencies. To evaluate dynamic PSP behavior, a resonance tube system was developed in this study capable of generating standing pressure waves up to 60 kHz using a high-frequency super tweeter. Synchronized pressure transducer and high-speed optical data were analyzed in both time and frequency domains to assess PSP phase lag and frequency response. The paint accurately tracked input frequencies up to approximately 2–3 kHz, beyond which optical and electronic noise dominated. Primary noise sources included excitation laser …

Quasi-Static Electro-Mechanical Response Of Circular Dielectric Elastomer Membranes Under Dc Voltages, Nathan T. Benham

Honors Theses

Dielectric elastomers have attracted significant attention because of their large voltage-induced mechanical strains, fast response times, high specific elastic energy (3.4 J/g), and strong electro-mechanical conversion efficiency. Circular dielectric elastomer membrane actuators (DEAs) have proven valuable for evaluating new elastomers, electrodes and their combinations; eliciting interesting vibratory and dynamic response; and validating new electro-mechanical constitutive models and membrane mechanics models. Despite their practical importance, experimental data quantifying the quasi-static voltage-stretch response of circular DEAs under the action of DC voltages is limited. To address this, we perform an experimental program designed to interrogate the impact of electrode diameter and membrane …

Ud In The News Oct. 25-31, University Of Dayton

News Releases

UD faculty contributed to The Conversation, The National Desk, The World, The Regulatory Review and Statehouse News Bureau. Spectrum News 1 Ohio featured a new virtual reality lab to prepare students for health professions.

2025-10-31 Minutes Of The Executive Committee Of The Academic Senate 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.

The Role Of Psilocybin In End-Of-Life Care: Evidence, Mechanisms, And Guidelines, Mackenzie E. Unsworth, Mary Lou Galantino, Robert Sandoval

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

This article aims to provide a brief overview of the evidence and mechanisms for psilocybin use in EOL care. Additionally, this article will provide guidelines for clinicians to assess patient use and integrate psilocybin into their clinical practice with respect to its current legal status.

Thriving Through Treatment: A Senior Physical Therapist’S Perspective On Mindset In Cancer Care, Christine C. Masterson

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

Mindset plays a pivotal role in the cancer care continuum, influencing not only emotional well-being but also treatment adherence and physical recovery. Drawing on clinical experience as a senior physical therapist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, this Perspective explores how a thriving, wellness-oriented mindset can enhance outcomes for individuals facing cancer. Through case examples and evidence-based discussion, the article highlights how personal resilience, social support, and compassionate care foster post-traumatic growth, reduce complications, and improve engagement in rehabilitation. Physical therapists are uniquely positioned to lead this mindset shift, blending technical skill with emotional insight to empower patients. Cultivating a …

Tissue Quality In Early Stages Of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Pilot Study, Tyler Almquist, Gabrielle Schroeder, Ian Villegas, David A. Doubblestein

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

Introduction: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a chronic condition associated with breast cancer treatments. Tissue quality assessment, commonly performed using the pitting edema test, can also be quantified with digital tissue tonometry. However, the role of tonometry in early-stage BCRL — classified as Stages 0 and I by the International Society of Lymphology (ISL) — remains unclear.

Purpose: This pilot study aimed to assess the utility of tonometry in early-stage BCRL by evaluating tissue resistance (N), volume (ml), and circumference (cm) in healthy individuals and those with ISL Stage 0 and I lymphedema.

Methods: A convenience sample of females …

Finding A Certified Lymphedema Therapist: Access To Lymphedema Treatment In Minnesota, Emma M. Tsai, Linda Koehler

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

Introduction

Lymphedema is a progressive disease that leads to chronic swelling. Lymphedema treatment includes complete decongestive therapy (CDT) provided by a certified lymphedema therapist (CLT). Locating CLTs can be difficult for patients and providers. Our aims were to 1) describe a method for assessing accessibility of lymphedema treatment in a specific region, and 2) apply this method to a specific region (Minnesota) to describe the lymphedema care in that region.

Methods

This cross-sectional study searched therapist directories on websites related to lymphedema and lymphatic diseases (e.g. lymphedema training programs, professional associations) to assess the current distribution of CLTs in Minnesota. …

Dynamic Overhead Body-Weight Support Improves Walking Performance Following Icu Admission For Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Case Study, Hillary M. Jacobson, Carolyn Miller, Renee Mckenzie, Bryan Wittmeyer, Andrew Ray

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

Background: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a commonly treated with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT), leading to severe weakness and impaired function. Dynamic body weight support systems (DBWS) are a promising rehabilitation tool for enhancing early mobilization in deconditioned patients.

Purpose: Evaluate the integration of DBWS into the rehabilitation plan of a patient recovering from a prolonged ICU stay post-allo HSCT, focusing on mobility and functional recovery.

Case Description: A 55-year-old male, two years post-allo HSCT for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, was hospitalized for 14 weeks due to respiratory distress from pneumonia and lung GVHD, resulting in severe deconditioning. DBWS was introduced …

Artificial Intelligence And The Future Of Oncology Rehabilitation, Christopher M. Wilson

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

While the promise of AI in oncology rehabilitation is remarkable, successful adoption requires balance between enthusiasm and realism. These technologies must be thoughtfully integrated into existing workflows with safeguards for data privacy, accuracy, and clinician oversight. The goal is not to replace clinical judgment or the human connection at the heart of rehabilitation, but to amplify and augment them—restoring time, focus, and compassion to the clinical encounter. With deliberate implementation and continuous evaluation, AI can become a trusted partner in advancing the quality, accessibility, and humanity of oncology rehabilitation practice.

Editorial Board Message, Bryan A. Spinelli

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

With the release of this issue, we would like to announce that Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice have adopted a new publication schedule. Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice will continue to publish 2 issues each calendar year with issues now being released in May and November. The rationale for this change was that our previous publication schedule coincided with the release of the October and April issues of Rehabilitation Oncology, an official publication of APTA Oncology that is a peer-reviewed, indexed resource for advancing oncologic physical therapy practice and cancer rehabilitation. We hope this change will limit the challenges that clinicians …

Cover And Front Matter, Volume 2, Issue 2

Oncology Rehabilitation in Practice

No abstract provided.

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Announces Spring Workshop, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop marks its 25th anniversary this year and will keep the celebration going through next spring with a lineup of bestselling authors and rising comedy stars, hands-on workshops, and networking.

Honoring Native American Heritage Month, Stephanie Shreffler

University Libraries Blog Archive

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with books and other resources available through the University Libraries.