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Making Space Down To Earth, Danielle Damon

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

The date was July 20, 1969. A mom, dad, brother and sister sat eyes glued to the TV to witness the first moon landing by the astronauts of Apollo 11.

Update: Roesch Library Closure July 22-23, Kathleen M. Webb

University Libraries Blog Archive

Roesch Library will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, July 22-23, 2019, while staff and faculty relocate Roesch services and work spaces to the first floor as we near the end of the Roesch Refresh renovation project.

College Faculty In The News: June 26, 2019, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

In an interview with The Crux, Professor Jana Bennett, Department of Religious Studies, discusses the book she co-edited, Naming Our Sins: How Recognizing the Seven Deadly Vices Can Renew the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Follow this and other recent media coverage of the service, research, scholarship and commentary of College of Arts and Sciences programs and their faculty.

Choreographies Of The Living: Bioaesthetics In Literature, Art, And Performance, University Of Dayton

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

A new book by Carrie Rohman ’93, an associate professor of English at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, explores aesthetic sophistication.

Death Rides The Ferry, University Of Dayton

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Published in 2018, Death Rides the Ferry is the fourth installment to the Dave Cuibak Mystery series by Patricia Skalka ’69.

“Journeyman”, Natalie Schulte

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Benjamin Rivet ’08 has released the single “Journeyman” from his new album A.

Death Rides The Ferry, University Of Dayton

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Published in 2018, Death Rides the Ferry is the fourth installment to the Dave Cuibak Mystery series by Patricia Skalka ’69.

University Squirrels, Natalie Schulte

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Everyone has a university squirrel story, what's yours?

A Window Into The Imagination And Insanity Of Hollywood, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

A Q&A with Bruce Ferber, editor of the anthology The Way We Work: On the Job in Hollywood; a novelist; and an Emmy-nominated comedy writer and producer. In 2014, he keynoted the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop.

Flyer News Wins National Awards, Annette Taylor

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The Catholic Press Association has named Flyer News, the University of Dayton’s student-run newspaper, “Best University Student Publication” in a nationwide contest.

Flying Into Action, Natalie Schulte

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

What seemed like a perfectly normal flight to Hawaii quickly turned into a critical situation. However, two former UD EMS sprang into action.

Measuring Human Sufficiency, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

University of Dayton historian David Darrow’s latest book was inspired by his graduate school roommate, who created a database from census information, in hopes of discovering insights about the population.

Mary In The News: June 24, 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.

Summer Travel, Kayla Harris

Marian Library Blog Archive

A diary of the travels and musings of a young woman in the early 1930s has a new home in the Marian Library's archives

Weekly Marian Features: June 24, 2019, University Of Dayton

Marian Library Blog Archive

Selected resources for the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, plus additional interesting reads

Lifetime Learner, Debbie Juniewicz

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

“My wife thought I was crazy,” said Steve Oborn ’96, smiling. “I knew it would require tremendous commitment.”

Ride For Freedom Bike Ride, Lauren Durham

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

UD professor leads civil rights-inspired bike trip with international teammates.

Dealing With Data, Annie Reuter

Catholic Education Summit

Data teams — what do they do? Explore reasons for starting one at your school and learn strategies and resources for its successful implementation. Learn from real-world examples of an effective data team at a K-8 school: teaching units, student work samples, data charts, and class achievement goals.

Document available for download contains presentation slides, followed by student work samples and assessment data.

Handmade Dulcimer: Both Art And Instrument, Amy Rohmiller

University Libraries Blog Archive

It's one of about 100 instruments in University Archives' Zimmerman collection.

Ud In The News June 15-21, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The expertise of University of Dayton faculty was shared with national and international audiences in two pieces for The Conversation, a blog post for The Washington Post and interviews with NPR, Catholic News Service, the National Catholic Reporter and outlets in Canada, Ireland and India.

Answer Key For Libraries Puzzle Book, University Of Dayton. University Libraries

University Libraries Blog Archive

Puzzled by Roesch Library? Check this answer key for the activity book and find links to specific items mentioned.

Michele Devitt: Marian Library Oral Histories, Michele Devitt, Kayla Harris

Oral History Collections

Kayla Harris interviewed Michele Devitt, Curatorial Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator for the Marian Library on June 20, 2019. In this interview Michele discusses her background as an artisit and educator, what brought her to the Marian Library, and the variety of tasks she does for the nativity and art programs.

Giving Trees, University Of Dayton

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

A new campus initiative is sprouting green!

Your Actions Say Volumes', Mary Mccarty

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

As a CEO and mother of twins, Mary Boosalis holds high expectations for herself while raising the caliber of the interactions around her.

Baby You Can Drive My Car--Or My Tank, Jase Graves

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Many teens take a significant step toward adulthood when they get behind the wheel (and stereo volume controls) of their own vehicles. My eldest and most expensive daughter recently reached this milestone when my wife and I purchased her a pre-owned 2018 Nissan Altima for her sixteenth birthday. She specifically requested "glacier white"-because plain white would suggest we were simply providing her with a practical mode of transport, rather than a lit ride to impress her squad when she pulls up to spill tea about a dank snack she thinks is the GOAT. Yeet!

The Waffle Iron, Vikki Reich

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

The last argument I had with my mother was about a waffle iron.

Movies: The Stupider, The Better, Ann Green

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Spare me the movies honored by film festivals attended by Hollywood wannabes tagging along after Hollywood elites bestowing blessings on existentially bereft characters. Forget cinematic musings on the meaning of life. Don't bother recommending "films" raved about by critics and showered with Rotten Tomatoes. Show me a stupid movie. Make me laugh.

Public Sector Career Guide, Annette Taylor

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Most people don’t think about federal, state and local public services — or the people who deliver them — until the mail doesn’t arrive, roads become impassable or garbage isn’t picked up.

Pat Tricarico And Winnie Gillotti: Marian Library Oral Histories, Pat Tricarico, Winnie Gillotti, Kayla Harris

Oral History Collections

Kayla Harris interviewed Pat Tricarico and Winnie Gillotti on June 18, 2019 about their experiences as volunteers for the Marian Library. In this interview they discuss what brought them to the Marian Library, some of their favorite sets they have worked with, and their hopes for the Marian Library in the future.

University Architecture, Natalie Schulte

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

The University of Dayton is probably best known for the brilliant, blue steeple of the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. However, the campus houses many other beautiful examples of man-made architecture.