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Serving At-Risk Youth, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Last fall, University of Dayton sophomore Sarah Presley spent several afternoons each week working with juvenile offenders from the Dayton area attending a community-based alternative-to-confinement program.

Curl Up And Diet, Jase Graves

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), about half of Americans are currently trying to lose weight, many of them employing strategies like switching from peanut M&M's to the plain variety, or drinking more Cherry Coke to increase their intake of fruit. Unfortunately, most diet plans fail, and any calories burned through the exhausting process of signing up for a gym membership are quickly regained through the consumption of a recovery donut on the way home to take a nap.

Erma Bombeck's Humor: Pleasure Or Pain?, Susan Marie Frontczak

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

"There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt." (Erma Bombeck)

You'll get a chuckle out of the book title "I Lost Everything in the Post Natal Depression" if you know what the phrase "post-natal depression" refers to and if, having studied the Great Depression in high school history class, you are aware that many people lost everything they owned in the Great Depression of the 1930s. But those two pieces of awareness are a big step removed from the real thing.

The Ballad Of The Built-In Fingernail, Rick Broussard

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Editor's Note: Rick Broussard's late mother wrote a rhymed essay titled "The Built-in-Fingernail" as an homage to Erma Bombeck. It was never published or shared with Erma and "sadly all traces of (my mother's) opus vanished with her death about 25 years ago." This piece is Rick's "effort to close the loop on (his) mother's dream in some small way."

The Many Faces Of The Madonna Retrospective: 25 Years Of Exhibits In The Marian Library, University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Marian Library Exhibit Summaries

Archived website and summary of exhibit in the Marian Library

Exhibit dates: February 11 - November 1, 2019

From Bubble Wrap To Birthday Cake, Michele Devitt

Marian Library Blog Archive

A typical day of volunteering at the Marian Library's crèche workshop

Dancing For The Kids, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

I didn’t have to dance my way out of a makeshift “jail” in Kennedy Union ballroom during last year’s Flyerthon. I just had to post bail (!), but being “locked up” gave me a chance to glimpse the love and compassion of University of Dayton students as they literally danced the night away.

Archives Display Provides Snapshot Of The Black Experience At Ud, Haylee Hunt, Amy Rohmiller

University Libraries Blog Archive

To celebrate Black History Month, University Archives has a new display of photographs documenting the black experience at the University of Dayton.

College Faculty In The News: February 8, 2019, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Associate Professor Joseph Valenzano III, chair of the Department of Communication, recently discussed how the immediacy of social media influences the online community in real time, potentially allowing opinion to take the lead over factual contexts. Follow this and other recent media coverage of the service, research, scholarship and commentary of College of Arts and Sciences programs and their faculty.

Models Of Servant-Leadership, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

In one of the most joyful evenings on campus every year, we honor two outstanding servant-leaders who reflect our Catholic, Marianist mission in their daily lives. The 2019 Lackner Award recipients, Corinne Daprano and Bill Fischer, lead with integrity, humility, and caring hearts.

Ud In The News Jan. 25-Feb. 8, University Of Dayton

News Releases

University of Dayton faculty and staff contributed to the national conversation on curricular innovations, college affordability and career outcomes in Education Dive, The Chronicle of Higher Education and U.S. News & World Report. CBC News, Catholic News Service and BYU Radio tapped faculty expertise on airport design, social media and corporate social responsibility.

Academic Policies Committee Minutes Of The Academic Senate 2019-02-08, University Of Dayton. 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.

2019-02-08 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.

When Memory And Hearing Loss Collide, Anne Bardsley

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

When my husband asked, "Where did you hide my black socks?" I replied, "I thought they were mine. I put them in the hall closet. That's where I always put them."

2019-02-07 Minutes Of The Faculty Board, University Of Dayton. Faculty Board

Faculty Board Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Faculty Board of the University of Dayton.

Chemistry Lab, Larry Burgess

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Students work in chemistry lab.

Into The Crusher, Larry Burgess

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Engineering students crush cardboard tables.

Distinguished Historian, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

The Ohio Academy of History has selected history professor John Heitmann as its Distinguished Historian for 2019. He will receive the award Friday, March 22, at the academy’s annual conference.

My Bodyguard Barbara, Steve Eskew

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

My bodyguard Barbara

Dayton Flyers Shine, Kathryn Niekamp

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Students wave their phone lights back and forth at the game

Music Student In Practice, Larry Burgess

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Music student practices musical scales.

How I Became A Vanishing Valentine Villain!, Stephanie D. Lewis

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

It all began last February when I went to see my therapist for ideas on how to feel closer to my neighbors and become a bigger part of my local community. Therapist: How can I help you? Me: Every day I walk exactly 11 miles before 11:11 p.m. on the clock and… Therapist: So you're here to address your Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Me: No, that's just my lucky number.

Career Services Survey Shows 97 Percent Success Rate, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Ninety-seven percent of recent University of Dayton grads responding to the career services office's Flyer First Destination Survey report being employed, pursuing a graduate degree or participating in a service program within six months of graduation.

Student Academic Policies Committee Minutes Of The Academic Senate 2019-02-05, University Of Dayton. Student Academic Policies Committee

All Committee Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Student Academic Policies Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.

Weekly Marian Features: Feb. 4, 2019, University Of Dayton

Marian Library Blog Archive

Taking a look at Emile Nuebert, Mary, Untier of Knots and more.

It's 'Be Kind To Men Day', Jan Marshall

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Men, dear men. They are so naive. They are slowly but surely being conned into believing that we are all equals. It is absurd. It is imperative that men understand that they are not like women, no matter how much they would like to be.

New Tooth Fairy In Town: The Last True Believer Falls, Courtney Bennett

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

"Mom, I know your secret. You're the gift giver," my son said. And just like that, I lost my last true believer. Thanks to autism's innocence and credulity, we had a good 12-year run of Christmas magic. "You figured it out, you're so smart!" I replied. Then the dominos of childhood fantasy fell one by one - "and the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy?" he asked. "Yes," I admitted. "Don't worry, I won't tell the girls," he said.

The Bader Burger, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Not every University of Dayton student has a sandwich named after him. But not every student is Bader Almuntafkey, a personable cook at Passports restaurant in Virginia W. Kettering Residence Hall. He juggles studying mechanical and aerospace engineering with creating chicken shawarma, kebabs and his signature Arabic burger so tasty that students line up for it after he spreads the word on social media.

Kanopy Curates Black History Month Film List, Maureen Schlangen

University Libraries Blog Archive

For Black History Month, Kanopy has curated a film list highlighting African-American art, history, intellectual contributions and current events.

Mary In The News: Feb. 4, 2019, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also, see International Marian Research Institute news and updates.