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A Self-Rescue Escape, Linda Curtis

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

(This poem follows an article about the pitcher plant, whose tube leaves hold a carnivorous stew of trapped insects, arachnids and protozoans. Published in the Wisconsin Entomological Society Newsletter, February 2020.)

Daniela V. Gitlin: Practice, Practice, Practice, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Daniela V. Gitlin's memoir gives readers a fly-on-the-wall view of therapy sessions along with actual transcripts of what's going through her mind as she's working, living and saving the day (or trying to).

Gameday Means Game On For The Most Faithful Fans In The Land, Gita Balakrishnan

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Flyer Faithful show up in the hundreds to celebrate basketball success as EPSN's College GameDay comes to campus

2020 Program: Honors Student Symposium, University Of Dayton. University Honors Program

Honors Student Symposium

In addition to research abstracts, the program contains the awardees of the following awards:

• The Patrick F. Palermo Honors Program Founders Fund
• The Daniel Arnold Memorial Scholarship
• The Berry Summer Thesis Institute
• The Clare Boothe Luce Undergraduate Research Grant Program

Pnc Bank Now Premier Partner Of Arcade Innovation Hub, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton and The Entrepreneurs Center today announce PNC Bank as the premier partner of the innovation hub at the Dayton Arcade, now named The Hub Powered by PNC Bank. The partnership will expand programming at The Hub to immerse students in the business community and help entrepreneurs from across the greater Dayton community bring their ideas to life.

Ud In The News Feb. 28- March 6, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Human Rights Center Executive Director Shelley Inglis explained the crisis in Syria for The Conversation and 200 radio affiliates across the Pacifica Network. University Business featured our sustainability efforts in a story about green purchasing. USA Today mentioned UD research on drone-plane collisions in a story about Federal Aviation Administration drone rules.

Marian Anagrams, Henry Handley

Marian Library Blog Archive

An obscure writing genre illuminates Marian doctrine.

Voices Of Courage, Michelle Tedford

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

They are collaborative leaders and fierce champions for diversity ... and they are all women, each one wearing a red rose. Meet the women of UD honored in the campus exhibit Voices of Courage.

Blue Skies Smiling At Me To Study, Larry Burgess

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Photo essay from a bright winter day.

Voices Of Courage, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

These women are voices of courage on the University of Dayton's campus and beyond. They're fierce champions for diversity and inclusion. They work every day to build a just world.

Ud Geologist Shares Nevada Field Research On Youtube Channel, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Allen McGrew is a video "rock star." The University of Dayton associate professor of geology shares his field research into the extreme stretching of the Earth’s crust in northeastern Nevada in YouTube videos that have received thousands of views from students, science educators and geoscience professionals.

Shrinking The Inequality Gap, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

As I listened to the dreams and aspirations of Flyer Promise students over a recent dinner at my house, I imagined what the future could be if the financial barriers vanished for all who desired a college education, no matter their circumstances.

Students Give Sales Pitch For Favorite Nonprofit, Robert Lyons

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Junior Evan Knight had the winning pitch, sharing his support for PORT Health, an eastern North Carolina organization that provides services to help individuals overcome mental health disorders or substance abuse.

Weekly Marian Features: March 2, 2020, University Of Dayton

Marian Library Blog Archive

This week includes weekly Lenten mediations as well as resources on Pope Pius XII.

Students Gain Real-World Experience, Professional Development Opportunities Through College Of Arts And Sciences Storytelling Positions, Shannon Miller

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Ashley Junkunc ’21 arrived at UD with a powerful story of survival and a desire to help others facing significant health challenges after overcoming the cancer diagnosis that threatened her life just a few years earlier.

Erma Bombeck Student Scholarship Winner: Michelle O'Dowd, Michelle O'Dowd

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

When I was a senior in high school, I went to a college's admitted business student event that offered an opportunity to interview for additional scholarship money. I didn't have a lot of experience with interviewing and didn't do a lot of preparation, but I wanted to visit the school again, try my best in the interview portion, and see what would happen.

Mary In The News: March 2, 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.

Erasing A Carbon Footprint, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

I’ve learned to never doubt the knack of University of Dayton students to dream big, then take bold action — all to change a little piece of the world for the better.

University Of Dayton Engineering Students Help Mission Of Mary Cooperative Become First Net-Zero Energy Organization In Dayton, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University of Dayton engineering students have helped Mission of Mary Cooperative, a Dayton-based urban farming operation, become the city's first net-zero energy organization through the New Buildings Institute, a thirdparty non-profit organization pushing for better energy performance in buildings.

Girls Are Reaching New Heights In Basketball, But Huge Pay Gaps Await Them As Professionals, Corrine M. Daprano, Leslie H. Picca

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Two scholars report on the great gender discrepancy between professional basketball’s popularity and pay — despite women having made great strides in the world of sports over the past 50 years.

2020 Global Voices Symposium Schedule, University Of Dayton. Alumni Chair In Humanities

Promotional materials

Flyer providing the schedule of sessions and speakers for the 2020 symposium

2020: Emily A. Hicks, Ione T. Damasco

Women of UD: 2018 to Present

During Women’s History Month, the University of Dayton Women’s Center coordinates, as an experiential learning opportunity for students, an annual exhibit highlighting the contributions women have made at the University of Dayton. Theme for 2020: Women of Courage.

2020: Dr. Castel Sweet, Karlos L. Marshall

Women of UD: 2018 to Present

During Women’s History Month, the University of Dayton Women’s Center coordinates, as an experiential learning opportunity for students, an annual exhibit highlighting the contributions women have made at the University of Dayton. Theme for 2020: Women of Courage.

2020: Melissa Longino, Amy D. Lopez-Matthews

Women of UD: 2018 to Present

During Women’s History Month, the University of Dayton Women’s Center coordinates, as an experiential learning opportunity for students, an annual exhibit highlighting the contributions women have made at the University of Dayton. Theme for 2020: Women of Courage.

2020: Dr. Novea Mcintosh, Josh Segalewitz

Women of UD: 2018 to Present

During Women’s History Month, the University of Dayton Women’s Center coordinates, as an experiential learning opportunity for students, an annual exhibit highlighting the contributions women have made at the University of Dayton. Theme for 2020: Women of Courage.

2020: Margaret Peters, Kristina Schulz

Women of UD: 2018 to Present

During Women’s History Month, the University of Dayton Women’s Center coordinates, as an experiential learning opportunity for students, an annual exhibit highlighting the contributions women have made at the University of Dayton. Theme for 2020: Women of Courage.

2020: MéRida Allen, Cierra Stewart

Women of UD: 2018 to Present

During Women’s History Month, the University of Dayton Women’s Center coordinates, as an experiential learning opportunity for students, an annual exhibit highlighting the contributions women have made at the University of Dayton. Theme for 2020: Women of Courage.

Over The Fence Is Out, Dean Norman

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Some of the Houston Astros said they felt a little guilty when they cheated to win the World Series--but their coach made them do it. Players on other teams want to punish the Astros by hitting them with fastballs. Their games won't be fun. Keep the fun in baseball by getting rid of the coach.

Erma Bombeck Student Scholarship Winner: Jordan Elliott, Jordan Elliott

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Flashback twelve years ago to my third-grade presentation on someone important to me, and you would find me dressed up as the one and only Erma Bombeck. I stood, decked out in pearls and my grandma's brooch, quoting Erma to everyone that walked by my tri-fold board.

Erma Bombeck Student Scholarship Winner: Cassady Calder, Cassady Calder

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

When I was accepted to the University of Dayton and mentioned Erma Bombeck as one of its famous students, my grandmother piped up that she loved Erma and used to read her columns in the paper weekly. I myself didn't get a proper introduction to Erma Bombeck until I was perusing a garage sale a year ago and picked up a dusty, vintage collection of four of her books. I read all four of them that summer and could see why my grandmother appreciated her wit and vivacity.