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Even Apart, We Are One, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

"We are ONE UD. We are one human community." That's the message I delivered at virtual spring degree conferral ceremonies for the Class of 2020. Even apart, we are one.

Look Upward — And Inward, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

I urged nearly 100 new lawyers to "look upward — and inward at what you’ve shown yourselves to be. Then take meaningful action that will shape your future and make the world more just for all" at a virtual law degree conferral ceremony May 9.

University Of Dayton Physicist Lobbies For Stem-Related Issues In Washington, D.C., Ashley Junkunc

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

University of Dayton physicist Jay Mathews first fell in love with physics because of its ability to challenge and stimulate the brain. Today, that passion drives him to advocate for legislative change on behalf of the sciences as a member of the American Physical Society.

Beware The Book Fair, Allia Zobel Nolan

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

I love book fairs. At least I did until recently. I used to really enjoy discovering all the new titles; what's hot; what's not, meeting with publishers and editors, exchanging chit chat and business cards with new people and connecting with old friends, hugs all around, as they gave me the once-a-year update about their cats and kids.

My Nest Runneth Over, Part 1, January Gordon Ornellas

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

My pregnant daughter, son-in-law and their two dogs moved in with us recently. The first week was wonderful, no arguments, no misunderstandings. In fact, not so much as a snarky comment was uttered. Pure bliss. Of course, my husband and I were on vacation the first week. The second week was trickier. It was all seven of us (four adults, three dogs) living under one quarantined roof. Like Alcatraz, with puppies.

The Perils Of Raising Parents … What's A Teenager To Do?, Vicki Austin

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

"Dad! Stop touching that!" my 17-year-old daughter yells as her father trails his hand along the purple brick wall running the length of our local beer deli. She pivots towards me, exasperation in her voice. "TBH, raising parents is really hard." Her father turns back, after touching the surface one more time for good measure. He laughs wickedly.

Remembering Dave Buckley: Humor, Generosity And Service, Maureen Schlangen

University Libraries Blog Archive

Colleagues share memories and words of tribute for a professor emeritus with an encyclopedic mind and an eclectic nature.

Ud In The News May 1-8, University Of Dayton

News Releases

President Eric F. Spina's commentary in the Dayton Daily News about UD being committed to the greater community and his comments in the Dayton Business Journal about how higher education can change for the good are among this week's highlights In the News. The Academic Minute and The Conversation also featured the research of a trio of faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences

2020-05-08 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.

Cap And Gown, Thomas M. Columbus

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Madison Johnson ’20 had, like other seniors, her cap and gown and no graduation to which to wear it. No reason not to have grad pictures.

Students Design App To Help Researcher Track Moods, Lauren Durham

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Four engineering students developed an app to help a psychology professor understand how a women’s self-image and menstrual cycle are related

Thinking About May Crowning, Melanie Zebrowski, Ann Zlotnik

Marian Library Blog Archive

A sense of nostalgia, joy and love as we honor the Blessed Mother.

What I'Ll Do When I Bust Out Of Here, Ann Green

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

A poem by Ann Green

"After The Virus Is Gone", Gianetta Palmer

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Just as Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn harmonized on the classic 1971 hit "After The Fire Is Gone," I've been singing my own tune. It's about things forgotten, trivial though some may be. Human interaction, mainly, and everything that entails. My version is called "After The Virus Is Gone."

University Of Dayton Senior Receives Excellence In Undergraduate Research Award, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

University of Dayton senior Serafino LaGalbo received a Barbara A. Horwitz and John M. Horowitz Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award from the American Physiological Society for investigating the effects of exposing the legs to short bouts of ischemia, or lack of blood flow, on maximal exercise performance.

The Association Between Y-Balance And The Delos Postural Proprioceptive System In Professional Basketball Players, Philip A. Anloague, Shawn Windle, Grady Garno, Mike Lewandowski, Caleb Norton, Ryan Smerke, Sierra Speck, Jenna Stoner, Aaron Strausbaugh

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Background/Purpose: Lower extremity injury is common in professional basketball. The Y-Balance Test (YBT) and the Delos Postural Proprioceptive System (DPPS) have been purported to assess dynamic postural control and balance, which has been associated with injury in elite athletics. It has been reported that performance on balance assessments is influenced by many factors that include mobility, strength, and proprioception. The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate the relationship between DPPS and YBT performance in professional basketball players.

Methods: 13 professional basketball players (age=25.5 yrs +/- 3.9, height = 2.00 m +/- .079 weight = 99.89 kg +/- 12.38, …

Reliability Of The Arch Height Index Tool As A Foot Measure In Children Ages 1-7 Years, Jessica White, Anna Rushing, Katie Durisek

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Background/Purpose: An objective and reliable measure is needed to track longitudinal changes in the young child’s foot. The Arch Height Index (AHI) tool measures the arch height of a foot. There is one study investigating the reliability of the AHI tool in children ages 6-12 years. Currently, no studies have determined the reliability of the AHI tool in children younger than 6 years. The purpose of this study was to determine the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of the AHI tool in daycare, preschool and early school-aged children as an objective foot measure.

Methods: Thirty-two children (13 males, 19 females), ages …

Arm Function In Women Treated For Breast Cancer, Mary Insana Fisher, Anne Fleischer, Taylor Bergin, Christine Delong

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Background/Purpose: Women with breast cancer (WBC) report decreased function following cancer treatment, yet objective measures of function typically return within the first year after surgery. Kinesiophobia, or fear of physical activity (PA), has been documented following other musculoskeletal pathologies. This study explored the relationships between fear of PA and self-reported arm function, QOL, perceived stress, and objective measures of range of motion (ROM), strength, and muscular endurance in WBC.

Methods: Women (n=30) diagnosed with stage 0-3 breast cancer 6-60 months prior to enrollment participated; WBC were excluded with metastatic disease, shoulder pathology, or history of shoulder/neck surgery. Self-reported function was …

Predicting Falls In Community-Dwelling Older Adults Using The Repetitive Step Test, Harold L. Merriman, Kurt Jackson, Jamie Wynk, Megan Gordon, Kathryn Quinn, Sarah Welsh

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Background/Purpose: The Repetitive Step Test (RST) is a newly developed dynamic balance test that requires stepping in multiple directions. It has previously demonstrated excellent test-retest and inter-rater reliability, along with ability to retrospectively classify individuals who had fallen more than once in 12 months though its ability to predict falls has not been evaluated. This study aimed to determine the capability of the RST to identify individuals likely to fall prospectively over 12 months.

Methods: 63 community-dwelling adults >65 years old were tested using the following balance and mobility measures: RST, 10 Meter Walk Test (10MWT), Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale …

Frontal And Sagittal Plane Lower Extremity Mechanics During Single-Limb Squatting In Chronic Ankle Instability, David M. Werner, Kati Brubakken, Claire Grace, Mike Lawless, Aaron Lewis, Marc Mccuen, Dennis Mirosh, Joaquin Alberto Barrios

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Background/Purpose: Chronic ankle instability is a common sequelae to the lateral ankle sprain. Individuals with CAI have a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis and reporting lower quality of life scores. Biomechanical variations have been observed in individuals with CAI during ambulation and landing. To the authors’ knowledge there are no studies investigating the biomechanical profile of the SLS in individuals with CAI. The purpose of this study was to compare the biomechanics of the SLS in individuals with unilateral CAI. We hypothesized that inter-limb biomechanical differences would be observed in individuals with unilateral CAI.

Methods: Participants were recruited from a …

The Relationship Between Knee Valgus And Clinical Measures In Professional Basketball: A Cart Analysis, Philip A. Anloague, Donald S. Strack, Carl Eaton, Joshua David Corbeil, Steven Michael Short, Paul John Insana, Stephanie Lynn Nazario

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Background/Purpose: Lower extremity injuries occur at an amplified rate in professional basketball. Evidence suggests that knee frontal plane valgus may be associated with risk of injury. The Landing Error Scoring System includes the assessment of maximum knee valgus during a countermovement jump. The investigation of interactions among linear and non-linear factors may help the understanding of the interdependence of various measures and poor performance on the knee valgus displacement (KVD) component of the LESS in professional basketball players. The purpose of this study was to investigate predictors of knee valgus displacement on the LESS. We hypothesize that a positive finding …

Effect Of Ankle-Foot Orthosis On Reactive Stepping In Healthy Young Adults: A Pilot Study, Kyra Twohy, Hunter Andrews, Ryan Christopher, Aaron Scott, Katie Valentine, Kurt Jackson

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Background/Purpose: Ankle-Foot orthoses (AFOs) are commonly used in individuals with neurologic disorders such as MS and stroke. However, a rigid style of AFO may impact an individual's ability to complete dynamic balance tasks especially reactive stepping movements in the instance of losing balance. The impact a rigid AFO has on reactive stepping has not been investigated. The primary purpose of this study was to determine the impact rigid AFOs have on reactive stepping preference in healthy young adults, thus providing preliminary data on healthy individuals’ stepping strategies that could be used for further research with more neurologically-involved populations.

Methods: Twenty …

Effects Of Extracurricular Physical Activity On Strength, Balance, Endurance And Quality Of Life On Children With Disabilities, Christy Lee, Alana Mathews, Kayla Ayers, Madison Weisbarth, Melissa Spurbeck

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Background/Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of extracurricular physical activity on strength, balance, endurance and quality of life on children with disabilities.

Methods: Eighteen children (10 males, 8 females) ranging in age from 11-18 years participated in a local inclusive kickball program. All children and their parents were aware that participation was voluntary and signed consent or assent forms. Diagnoses of the children included Down Syndrome, Asbergers, Expressive Language Delay and Developmental Delay. The children participated in 60 minute kickball sessions led by a program director, 1 time per week for 6 weeks. The Pediatric …

Scapular Acceleration During Upper Extremity Elevation In Healthy Individuals With And Without Scapular Dyskinesis, Joseph M. Day, Taylor Hunter, Kayla Eiben, Yitz Berger

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Background/Purpose: Individuals with upper extremity pathology often present with altered scapular motion and muscle performance. There are few clinical tools that are capable of collecting specific and efficient data on alterations in scapular motion and even fewer studies have looked at variations in scapular acceleration. The primary purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of wireless accelerometers for detecting changes in acceleration in individuals with and without scapular dyskinesis.

Methods: Twenty-seven subjects, mean age 24 (SD1.49). Healthy subjects were visually screened for scapular dyskinesis. Subjects were positioned in a standardized standing posture and anatomical references were marked on …

Virtual Archives, Remote Study, Distant Farewells, Abbey Search

University Libraries Blog Archive

Archives intern laments her final semester's unexpected turns and tackles an uncertain future with compassion, solidarity and hope.

Cooking My Way Through Quarantine, Jase Graves

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Ever since our local mayor issued a COVID-19 shelter-in-place-and-go-completely-cocoa bananas order, my family and I have found ourselves cooking more than we have for our entire lives. We've even been following recipes and using the actual stove/oven thingy, much to the relief of our exhaustipated microwave. And considering the Mad Max-wasteland conditions in the "cooking-stuff-from-scratch" aisle at Walmart, we aren't the only ones.

A Mother's Quarantine Food Diary, Hillary Ibarra

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Dear Food Journal, I've eaten a whole chocolate cheesecake I froze in February for special occasions.

Celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Ione T. Damasco

University Libraries Blog Archive

Join the University Libraries in celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May) with online resources and exhibits that recognize the historical contributions of Asians and Pacific Americans in the United States and showcase the contemporary accomplishments of communities who share Asian and/or Pacific Islander heritage.

Ohiolink Webinar: Print Services And The Impact Of Covid-19, Amanda Black

Roesch Library Staff Presentations

Service delivery, communication, lending and other adjustments the Access Services department has made in order to serve patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Five University Of Dayton Students And Alumni Awarded Fulbright Scholarships, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Teaching English in South Korea through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program has special meaning for University of Dayton alumnus Will Landers ’19, who is one of five University students and recent alumni to receive 2020-21 Fulbright awards.