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May Love Light Our Path, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

In a letter to the campus community, I ask students, faculty and staff to "take a stand on the side of justice, on the side of dignity for all of God’s children."

June Madness: Library Kicks Off Bracketology Of Books, Zachary Lewis, Heidi Gauder, Jason Wardell

University Libraries Blog Archive

64 titles face off in a tournament of tomes — mystery/thriller, nonfiction, sci-fi/fantasy and classics. Will you have the winning bracket? Voting starts Monday, June 1.

2020-05-29 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.

Ud In The News May 23-29, University Of Dayton

News Releases

National and international news outlets featured UD initiatives or experts addressing issues associated with the COVID-19 pandemic or Dayton's Memorial Day tornadoes and Oregon District shooting. Outlets include CNBC, The Conversation and Ethiopian outlet ZeHabesha. PBS NewsHour also interviewed political scientist Christopher Devine about "What should Biden look for in a VP?

A Philosopher Explains Why Dance Can Help Pandemic-Proof Your Kids, Aili W. Bresnahan

Philosophy Faculty Publications

Dance is good because it expresses human nature – it’s not just fun, although it is certainly fun. It’s not just exercise, either.

At its best, dance is an extension and expression of who we are as human beings in ways that can allow us to share emotions that increase our sense of community and connection. This is why, in good times and bad, in times of war, slavery, fleeing homelands and during pandemics, kids still bounce, leap and spin.

Doc 2020-09 Full-Time Non-Tenure Track Faculty Representatives On Senate Standing Committees, University Of Dayton. Academic Senate. Executive Committee

Senate Documents

No abstract provided.

University Launches New Healthcare Administration Pathway, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton will launch a new healthcare administration program this fall that will focus on community health, policy and communication, and deliver the administrative management and leadership skills graduates need to enter the workforce

Resilient, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Less dedicated filmmakers might have shelved their project in the midst of a pandemic, but not these media production students who finished editing "Dayton's Darkest Summer: The Rise From Tragedy" remotely and premiered it not in a theatre but in a Zoom room. In its first week, thousands viewed the powerful film.

If You Want World Peace, Try Telling A Joke, Susan Mangiero

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Susan Mangiero, who's pursuing an MFA in creative and professional writing, interviews professor Michael Perotta about the power of humor writing.

Summer Of Citations: Introduction To Citation Management, University Of Dayton. University Libraries

University Libraries Blog Archive

Starting a new research project? Trying to organize existing research? Kick off the summer by learning more about citation management.

Connecting With The Community, Sarah B. Cahalan, Henry Handley

Marian Library Blog Archive

Marian Library continues essential services and more for UD faculty and students.

Mary In The News: May 26, 2020, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

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

College Faculty In The News: May 26, 2020, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Assistant Professor Julie Walsh Messinger, Department of Psychology, has spoken to local media about her contributions to a crowdsourced international survey of COVID-19 patients. Researchers are looking for evidence of a link between the virus and the loss of smell, taste and chemesthesis. Follow this and other recent media coverage of the service, research, scholarship and commentary of College of Arts and Sciences programs and their faculty.

Here's The Dirt On Vegetables, Jerry Zezima

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Jerry, Jerry, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? Not too well, unfortunately, because my green thumb is probably a fungus and my wife, Sue, is the real gardener in the family. I just provide the fertilizer.

More Fromage!, Jana Grzenda

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

When this pandemic started and my husband and I began our safer-at-home lifestyle, I was sure I'd come out of it 10 pounds lighter and speaking French. Instead I've gained five pounds and the only parlez-vous I can say is fromage. More fromage!

Enrollment Leadership Changes, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Donnell Wiggins has been named assistant vice president of recruitment and admission, effective June 1, following the departure of Rob Durkle, associate vice president and dean of admission and financial aid

Physical Therapy Students Get Needed In-Person Instruction, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University of Dayton students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program returned to campus, following strict health guidelines approved by public health officials, for two weeks of in-person instruction to master the hands-on skills they need to succeed in clinical internships this fall

Wreath Hung In Memory, University Of Dayton

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

No abstract provided.

Weekly Marian Features: May 25, 2020, University Of Dayton

Marian Library Blog Archive

Resources on the topic of Mary and the Holy Spirit, Queen of Apostles novena and more.

Ud In The News May 15-22, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The Dayton Business Journal sat down with President Eric F. Spina to discuss what he expects after the shift to remote learning. Several Dayton media highlighted the UD student documentary "Dayton's Darkest Summer" about Dayton's recovery from the Memorial Day tornadoes and Oregon District shooting.

University Of Dayton Physicist Receives Ai For Earth Grant From Microsoft, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

University of Dayton physicist Ivan Sudakow was awarded an AI for Earth grant from Microsoft to help further global research efforts in Arctic climate change.

Conserving Book History, Henry Handley

Marian Library Blog Archive

The conservation of the Marian Library's oldest printed book highlights its history, mysteries.

Ud Libraries Stand Out With No-Contact Checkout, Interlibrary Loan, Maureen Schlangen

University Libraries Blog Archive

While the pandemic has pushed academic libraries across the country to suspend circulation, Roesch Library and the Marian Library have provided continuous service in materials lending with no-contact checkout every Friday.

How To Pump-Fake Artificial Intelligence Today, Charles Hartley

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

People are freaking out at the possibility that one day artificial intelligence (AI) will take away so many jobs done by humans, and become so smart, that it will threaten the livelihoods and quality of lives of human beings. Some people fear AI will become so smart that people will be stupid by comparison. Scary thought, indeed. But there's a way for people to fight this battle. The idea is to confuse and play mind games with AI.

A Menu Without Options, Mary Kay Jordan Fleming

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

"This," my husband announces, "has to be dealt with." He holds aloft a jumbo bag of what used to be kale but now looks like compost. I've never seen the bag before and don't want to see it now. His words signal that tonight's menu will revolve around an ill-advised purchase by a man who forgot we do not like kale and cannot make it taste like steak.

Just What The Doctor Ordered, Jerry Zezima

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

If I have learned anything during this pandemic, aside from the fact that it's extremely difficult to eat while wearing a face mask, making starvation another health risk, it's that having a good doctor is very important.

Ask A Terrier: Unmasking The Mask, Dave Jaffe

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Budleigh, a dog, gives advice on masks.

University Of Dayton Student Named Newman Civic Fellow, Ashley Junkunc

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

University of Dayton junior Claire Sullivan was awarded a Newman Civic Fellowship in recognition of her leadership and involvement in the Dayton community.

French Abbey’S Albums: Archivists’ Efforts Today Reward Researchers Of Tomorrow, Kayla Harris

Marian Library Blog Archive

Processing archival collections calls for a complicated combination of sleuthing, time, space and tools. The Marian Library’s latest endeavor — a fascinating but mysterious collection of 67 albums and scrapbooks — requires them all.

Weekly Marian Features: May 18, 2020, University Of Dayton

Marian Library Blog Archive

Preparing for the Acension, looking at Our Lady of Vladimir and more.