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Time It Just Right, Larry Burgess

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

On warm days, we're either dodging raindrops or sprinklers.

Heat Wave, Kathryn Niekamp

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Although we are weeks into September at the University of Dayton, temperatures have risen into the 90s.

Lessons Learned, Part Iv, University Of Dayton

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

A continuing reflection on life acquired in and out of the classroom — from the Classes of 1969, 1984 and 2016.

Three Hours, Twice A Day, Joe Schlangen

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Sometimes, the morning commute takes longer than expected.

Fasten-Nation, Gita Balakrishnan

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

It's hard to keep a community like ours buttoned up because our passion is to share our Flyer spirit.

In Their Words: Ud's Nursing Major, 1939-69, Elsie Stolle, Mary Eck, Richard Massa, Ullainee Battigaglia, Janet Dugan, Allan Perry, Edwina Newell, Mary Scott

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

As UD offers a new degree in nursing beginning this fall, we hear from graduates of the program that UD offered from 1939 to 1969.

32 Seconds In The Oregon, Emily Skill, Maura Donahue, Art Jipson, Maryjane Plote, Leslie Gonya

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

UD faculty, staff and students reflect on the horrific shootings that occurred in the Oregon District in late summer.

Mary In The News: Sept. 10, 2019, 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: September 10, 2019, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Assistant Professor Anya Galli Robertson, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work, discusses the "glitter revolution" taking place in Mexican feminist and LGBTQ protests. Follow this and other recent media coverage of the service, research, scholarship and commentary of College of Arts and Sciences programs and their faculty.

Who's Publishing What: What's Your Story?, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Margot Leitman's latest book, What's Your Story? A Workbook for the Storyteller in All of Us, is filled with brainstorming ideas for developing fully fleshed-out stories - whether you want to give a memorable toast, nail a business presentation or perform onstage.

Ecuador: Drinking Water And Wastewater Projects, Carter Spires, Claire Roberts

ETHOS Technical Reports

This past summer, Claire and Carter worked on a team with two other University of Dayton students, Ryan Martini and Eric Sheffield, at an organization in Quito, Ecuador, named Engineers in Action (FIEA). The team also worked with three students from a similar program from the University of Notre Dame. FIEA coordinates around 12 projects in different parts of Ecuador. The teams focused on two sites in particular, one in Pastocalle, and one in San Ramon.

The Pastocalle project’s goal was to bring drinking water to a newly built school. The team dug a trench to connect the main water …

Collaboration — It's In Dayton's Dna, Hunter Phillips Goodman, Jeff Hoagland, Michael M. Parks, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

It’s no secret: Nothing in Dayton happens without collaboration. We are convinced that “collaboration” is hardwired in Dayton’s DNA — and is the driving force behind why great ideas, like the innovative Dayton Performing Arts Alliance or the ambitious Dayton Arcade transformation, take flight.

Song Of The Black Hole, Michelle Tedford

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

A black hole sings its universal tone in B flat. A music professor sings her ode to a black hole in a tune set to the University of Dayton anthem.

How The Volkswagen Beetle Sparked America's Car-Art Movement, John A. Heitmann

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

How Hitler's car grabbed the American imagination and became a creative outlet, by John A. Heitmann, professor emeritus of history.

Sacred Bones, Melanie Zebrowski, Stephanie Shreffler

Marian Library Blog Archive

Holy Relics in University Libraries Holdings

Weekly Marian Features: Sept. 9, 2019, University Of Dayton

Marian Library Blog Archive

A busy week with two feast days: the Name of Mary and Our Lady of Sorrows.

Academic Policies Committee Minutes Of The Academic Senate 2019-09-09, 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.

India: Elephant Repellants And Screen Printing Optimization, Victoria Graczyk

ETHOS Technical Reports

This past summer, Victoria travelled to Bangalore, India to work with SELCO Foundation on a couple different projects. Bangalore is the capital to the southern state of Karnataka in India and holds the name of the technology hub of India. India has a wide variety of cultures, religions, and languages that vary state to state. Bangalore is fairly western in their ideals while still holding on to the rich culture India preserves. SELCO is a non-governmental organization (NGO), focusing on solar applications to better the lives of various communities in India. They strive to make an impact in developing section …

Malawi: Campus Master Plan, Baylor Johnson, Lindsey Weisman

ETHOS Technical Reports

Traveling to Sangiro, Malawi, Lindsey Weisman and Baylor Johnson worked with local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO): Determined to Develop (D2D). Founded by University of Dayton Alumni Matthew Maroon D2D seeks to empower youth through education. One means of achieving such is the continual development of the school complex they founded Wasambo Schools. The ETHOS Immersion Team this summer developed a campus masterplan for All Boys, All Girls, and Technical School on the same site. In addition, surrounding development work for the site was completed in an effort to continue Determined to Develops’ mission. Traveling to Sangiro, Malawi, Lindsey Weisman and Baylor …

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted Announces Ud As Part Of Ohio Ip Promise Challenge To Help Attract, Develop Businesses With Intellectual Property, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted announced today the University of Dayton will be part of the Ohio IP Promise, a partnership among Ohio's public universities, the University of Dayton and Case Western Reserve University to use intellectual property developed at those universities to attract new business to the state.

2019-09-06 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 Sept. 1-6, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The Conversation featured immigration expert Miranda Hallett's piece on how climate change is driving emigration from Central America as its lead article on Friday. University of Dayton made Sierra's list of Cool Schools for a second straight year and Insider.com's list of 'best college dorms in the US.' Political scientist Nancy Miller was a guest of the Politics Podcast on FiveThirtyEight. The Daily Beast talked to Meghan Henning in religious studies for its story 'Why did Saint Peter paralyze his own daughter?'

Shadow Play, Larry Burgess

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Construction and life go on in light and shadow.

Game Never Ended, Larry Burgess

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Teammates reunite to play another game of frisbee.

Outdoor Classes Are Best, Larry Burgess

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Outdoor classes are fun for humans and K9's.

Refuel At Roesch, Kathryn Niekamp

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

The recent remodel of Roesch Library includes a refuel zone for students.

Who's Publishing What" The Frugal Book Promoter, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

This has been a must-have book for authors since its 2004 debut as a text for her UCLA Extension Writer's Program class in book marketing. Modern History Press is now publishing the third edition sporting a new cover, a bibliography, a reference and complete update.

University Of Dayton Conference To Address Human Rights Threats, Reinvigorate Efforts To Build Innovative Ways To Combat Them, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton Human Rights Center's Social Practice of Human Rights Conference Oct. 1-4 will bring together internationally known speakers and researchers to explore the future of human rights as it relates to social, economic and environmental, and technological transformations in society. The conference's keynote and plenary addresses are free and open to the public. All events take place in Daniel J. Curran Place.

Soaring High, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Nothing quite catches your attention like the sight of a giant Hercules C-130 aircraft in the parking lot at Curran Place, home of the University of Dayton Research Institute. It’s a test lab for real-world, hands-on aerospace research, but it’s also symbolic of UDRI, which continues to spread its wings and soar higher and higher.

What Is Your Calling?, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

It's a question for the final exam — and beyond. What is your calling?