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My First Encounter With Blockchain Was Insane, Charles Hartley

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

When I first heard the term blockchain, I had no idea what it meant, what it was, or who might be involved. It sounded like a wild and pugnacious black cat was strolling into my home office to haunt me and make me feel bad about my intellectual capacity. Nevertheless, I had to deal with blockchain because when you're in the tech industry, you must understand all new tech things before you can do anything with them such as write blogs.

Three O'Clock Prayer, Michael Kurtz, Brigham Fisher, Brian Mills

Promotional Videos

The Three O’Clock Prayer is deeply rooted in the Marianist tradition. It encourages members of the Marianist family to reflect on Jesus’ passion, the role of Mary in that event, and the ongoing mission of the Church to continue to bring the message of God’s love to the world.

It recalls the hour when Jesus, on Calvary, gave Mary as mother to his beloved disciple, John, and asked him to take her into his home. It reminds us of the mystery of the spiritual maternity of Mary and the invitation to live as a child of Mary and to take …

Admission Changes, Thomas M. Columbus

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Elimination of deadline to bring year-round competition.

At Table, Glenna Jennings

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Everyday spaces of expression and connection.

In The Presence Of Mary, Thomas M. Columbus

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

At a shrine in Spain, Chaminade saw the future. His inspiration is found throughout campus.

Artwork In Bloom, Ann Zlotnik

Marian Library Blog Archive

Celebrate springtime with art from the Marian Library.

I Am A Columnist, Paul Lander

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Confession: On National Columnists Day, I've wanted to hold up a sign that says, "I Am a Columnist," with an arrow pointing at an actual columnist.

Who's Publishing What: Good Grammar Is The Life Of The Party, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

In his newest book, Curtis Honeycutt, writer of the weekly humor column "Grammar Guy," aims to make grammar approachable and entertaining. The author, who makes big claims in his book, truly believes that good grammar can make anyone's life better. "Believe it or not, researchers have released studies that show practicing good grammar can get you job promotions as well as more dates. So, if you'd like your love life or career to rocket to new heights, this is the book for you," Honeycutt said.

Breaking Bread — Virtually, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

When Karen and I are invited to share a home-cooked meal with students in their UD houses, we jump at the opportunity. These have been our favorite moments during our time at UD.

Bored, Amy Mcvay Abbott

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

If my brother or I complained that we were bored as children, my mother went off on a tear. "You aren't bored. You are boring. Look around you. You have every possible way to entertain yourselves from dozens of toys to the great outdoors." (Or something like that.) Her point was that being bored is a choice and a luxury.

University Of Dayton Student Emergency Medical Squad Receives National Award For Community Engagement, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

When a call for medical responders went out during August 2019’s star-studded “Gem City Shine” benefit concert, which brought 20,000 people to Dayton’s Oregon District, three University of Dayton undergraduate student emergency medical technicians responded.

Sheet Signs Of The Times, Amy Rohmiller

University Libraries Blog Archive

For almost 60 years, porches have provided the perfect platform for a distinctively UD medium: the fabric flyers known as sheet signs.

Mary In The News: April 13, 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.

What's The Good Word?, Jerry Zezima

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

As a man of many words, not all of them repeatable in a quarantine, I will say that "quarantine" would be a great word to use if you were playing Scrabble. That's because it would be worth 19 points, most of them coming from the letter Q, which by itself is worth 10. And if you got a triple word score, it would be worth 57 points.

Do Running Mates Matter?' Political Scientist Co-Authors New Book, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Do vice presidential running mates really matter? The first comprehensive book to focus on the topic has the data to prove it

Weekly Marian Features: April 13, 2020, University Of Dayton

Marian Library Blog Archive

He Is Risen! Enjoy these features for the Easter season.

University Discounts Summer Undergraduate Tuition, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton is discounting summer 2020 tuition for all undergraduate courses to help students continue to make progress toward their UD degrees during a period of significant disruption to their lives and their families' circumstances

Three Flyers Provide Health Care Together During Covid-19, Lauren Durham

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Three alumni found themselves in the same rotation at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. They were glad for the Flyer company.

Renewed Hope, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

In my Easter message to the campus community, I write about how hope lives in each of our hearts and lights the way on our journey of faith.

Homeschooling For The Quaranteens, Tyann Sheldon Rouw

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

I have very low expectations for learning in our home during this strange time of isolation and quarantine. I refuse to create complex schedules for my sons to follow. I have been creating daily schedules for over a decade for Isaac and his autism. I can't add academics to that mix. Not right now. It will interfere with the time I've reserved for my mental breakdown.

Postcards From The Pandemic, Sharon L. Cook

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

This piece ran on the Boston Globe's blog "Postcards from the Pandemic" on April 9, 2020. It is provided here with the author's permission.

Zooming With Second Graders, Vicki Austin

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

I used to scoff at the women who promoted Crepe Erase, so beholden were they to seeking the elusive fountain of youth. As it turns out, theirs may be the last laugh. You know that piece of Saran Wrap you painstakingly peel from your steaming bowl of microwaved, leftover tortellini, the one whose greasy, shriveled remnants you delight in casting aside without further thought? That's exactly what the loose skin on my neck looks like while I Zoom with my second graders.

Ud In The News April 3-10, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University of Dayton efforts to spread hope through sheet signs, donate personal protective equipment, and support prospective and current students, plus research that may diagnose COVID-19 more quickly and expert analysis of how coronavirus is affecting American life continued to attract attention from media worldwide, including UPI, CNN, U.S. News & World Report and Our Sunday Visitor, among others

Data Visualization: Madeline Spicer, Madeline Spicer

COVID-19 Graphic Design: Data Visualization and Information Design

This data visualization project draws from Giorgia Lupi and Stefanie Posavec’s book Dear Data: A Friendship in 52 Weeks of Postcards. After thorough research and note-taking from given and discovered resources, students were asked to respond to the novel coronavirus and the outbreak of its affiliated illness, COVID-19. As designers, students were given the responsibility to deliver information about the current culture while also acting as a participant to history — a primary” source. The object was to document history while also allowing for moments of positivity in the midst of such anxiety and uncertainty.

Students gathered data about every …

Silver Lining: Brian Bollinger, Brian Bollinger

COVID-19 Graphic Design: Data Visualization and Information Design

In this project, students were asked to produce 10-by-16-inch digital posters responding to the challenge and stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. After reading Professor Misty Thomas-Trout’s handwritten letter, the students used the design tools Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to highlight positive messages coming from the present circumstances.

“You have one meta-objective with this project: Focus on the positive messages only. If negativity is weaved in or comes across your thoughts, jot this down somewhere. Be aware of that thought, but continue to block it out with positivity.”

Silver Lining: Claire Brewer, Claire Brewer

COVID-19 Graphic Design: Data Visualization and Information Design

In this project, students were asked to produce 10-by-16-inch digital posters responding to the challenge and stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. After reading Professor Misty Thomas-Trout’s handwritten letter, the students used the design tools Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to highlight positive messages coming from the present circumstances.

“You have one meta-objective with this project: Focus on the positive messages only. If negativity is weaved in or comes across your thoughts, jot this down somewhere. Be aware of that thought, but continue to block it out with positivity.”

Data Visualization: Grace Burke, Grace Burke

COVID-19 Graphic Design: Data Visualization and Information Design

This data visualization project draws from Giorgia Lupi and Stefanie Posavec’s book Dear Data: A Friendship in 52 Weeks of Postcards. After thorough research and note-taking from given and discovered resources, students were asked to respond to the novel coronavirus and the outbreak of its affiliated illness, COVID-19. As designers, students were given the responsibility to deliver information about the current culture while also acting as a participant to history — a primary” source. The object was to document history while also allowing for moments of positivity in the midst of such anxiety and uncertainty.

Students gathered data about every …

Silver Lining: Grace Burke, Grace Burke

COVID-19 Graphic Design: Data Visualization and Information Design

In this project, students were asked to produce 10-by-16-inch digital posters responding to the challenge and stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. After reading Professor Misty Thomas-Trout’s handwritten letter, the students used the design tools Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to highlight positive messages coming from the present circumstances.

“You have one meta-objective with this project: Focus on the positive messages only. If negativity is weaved in or comes across your thoughts, jot this down somewhere. Be aware of that thought, but continue to block it out with positivity.”

Silver Lining: William Carreras, William Carreras

COVID-19 Graphic Design: Data Visualization and Information Design

In this project, students were asked to produce 10-by-16-inch digital posters responding to the challenge and stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. After reading Professor Misty Thomas-Trout’s handwritten letter, the students used the design tools Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to highlight positive messages coming from the present circumstances.

“You have one meta-objective with this project: Focus on the positive messages only. If negativity is weaved in or comes across your thoughts, jot this down somewhere. Be aware of that thought, but continue to block it out with positivity.”

Data Visualization: Emily Cordonnier (Iteration 2), Emily Cordonnier

COVID-19 Graphic Design: Data Visualization and Information Design

This data visualization project draws from Giorgia Lupi and Stefanie Posavec’s book Dear Data: A Friendship in 52 Weeks of Postcards. After thorough research and note-taking from given and discovered resources, students were asked to respond to the novel coronavirus and the outbreak of its affiliated illness, COVID-19. As designers, students were given the responsibility to deliver information about the current culture while also acting as a participant to history — a primary” source. The object was to document history while also allowing for moments of positivity in the midst of such anxiety and uncertainty.

Students gathered data about every …