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The Academic Minute: Bragging And Modesty, University Of Dayton

News Releases

It turns out, modesty is still the best policy, University of Dayton researcher Erin O’Mara tells the audience of the popular radio program, The Academic Minute.

University To Host 55th Annual Christmas On Campus, University Of Dayton

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University of Dayton students will transform the campus into a holiday playland for local children during the 55th annual Christmas on Campus Friday, Dec. 7.

Weekly Marian Features: Nov. 19, 2018, University Of Dayton

Marian Library Blog Archive

This week we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of Mary. We also look forward to the beginning of Advent.

Hot Yoga, Keith Stewart

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

For those of you who are fortunate enough to have never been to a Bikram Yoga class, let me explain to you what it is. Bikram Yoga is a supposed beginner's level yoga class with 26 stances - or more aptly, pretzel shapes- conducted in bright, fluorescent lighting, at a recommended temperature of 105 degrees. That's right, one hundred five. Degrees. Fahrenheit. 1-0-5.

Eight Recommended Reads For A Long Weekend, Zachary Lewis

University Libraries Blog Archive

Student success librarian Zachary Lewis shares short reviews of eight recent reads, all available for checkout from Roesch Library's leisure collection or through OhioLINK.

New Book: More Traveler's Diarrhea, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Andy Bombeck is at it again with a sequel to his humorous travel memoir, Traveler's Diarrhea. What's it called? More Traveler's Diarrhea, of course.

2018 Program: Raymond A. Roesch, S.M., Social Sciences Symposium, University Of Dayton

Roesch Social Sciences Symposium Programs and Other Materials

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Chudd 2.0, Dave Larsen

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Dedicated in 1958, the University of Dayton's Chudd Auditorium originally boasted air-conditioning, tiered seating and widescreen motion picture facilities.

2018-11-16 Minutes Of The Academic Senate, University Of Dayton. Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.

What Trump’S Picks For The Presidential Medal Of Freedom Say About Him, E. Fletcher Mcclellan, Christopher J. Devine, Kyle C. Kopko

Political Science Faculty Publications

President Donald Trump awarded his first ever Presidential Medals of Freedom this month to seven recipients: Babe Ruth, Elvis Presley, Antonin Scalia, Orrin Hatch, Roger Staubach, Alan Page and Miriam Adelson. It is the nation’s highest civilian honor.

These ceremonies, which normally occur once or twice per year, provide Americans with an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of various people who have made an important contribution to U.S. culture. Because the president selects recipients with total discretion – American or otherwise, living or dead –- this award also says a lot about the president himself.

What achievements or contributions does …

2018-11-16 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.

Literary Journal Or Comic Book Villain?, Paul Lander

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

(Editor's Note: Paul Lander's humorous pop quiz originally appeared in Weekly Humorist. Reposted by permission) Pop quiz! Which is it? Literary hero or comic book villain?

Attendee's Takeaway: 'The Victory Is In Writing It.', Hillary Ibarra

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

In 2016 I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop for the first time. My favorite session was hosted by Alan Zweibel, an author, producer and former Saturday Night Live writer. I jotted down notes feverishly because I knew I wanted to remember his advice and perspective, like this point, "As a writer what you remember is not the product but the process." He told the workshop attendees, "The victory is in writing it."

New Dietetics Master's, Internship Partnership Launches In 2019, University Of Dayton

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The University of Dayton School of Education and Health Sciences is launching a new graduate degree program and dietetic internship partnership with Premier Health to meet future requirements for entry-level registered dietitians.

Entrepreneurship Program Ranks 19th In Nation, University Of Dayton

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The University of Dayton was named one of the best schools in the nation for students aspiring to launch their own businesses.

New To Roesch? So Am I!, Zachary Lewis

University Libraries Blog Archive

Arriving on campus Oct. 31, Roesch's newest librarian is reminded of the library anxiety he felt during his first year of college. With three handy tips and a welcoming spirit, Zachary Lewis shares his message to the tentative: Come on in; you belong here.

Academic Policies Committee Minutes Of The Academic Senate 2018-11-15, 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.

The World Needs More Erma Bombecks, Amy Mcvay Abbott

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Attending two Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshops has transformed my writing life. In 2016, I first engaged with Erma's work as an adult and met dozens of writers who continue to influence me with their amazing voices.

Paying It Forward On #Givingtuesday, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Calling all Erma champions! The Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop will wrap up its ambitious 25K in 25 Days campaign on #GivingTuesday by asking Erma champions far and wide to use their creativity to show their love and support for the workshop. #GivingTuesday on Nov. 27 is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to make a difference in the lives of others and the causes they support.

2018-11-12 Meeting Notes Of The Educational Leadership Council, University Of Dayton

Educational Leadership Council (ELC) Meeting Notes

Approved notes of a meeting of the Educational Leadership Council of the University of Dayton.

Weekly Marian Features: Nov. 12, 2018, University Of Dayton

Marian Library Blog Archive

Taking a look at the Jewish identity of Mary, columns as Marian symbols and more

Painter's Helper Is Off The Wall, Jerry Zezima

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

According to a cherished old adage--which I know is true because I just made it up-- if you can't stand the kitchen, turn up the heat.

The Latest From The Government Publishing Office, Scott N. West

University Libraries Blog Archive

Roesch Library celebrates 50 years in the Federal Depository Library Program in 2019. Here's a sampling of the latest additions from the Government Publishing Office.

Campus Conversation: Utilizing Citation Impact Indicators, David Luftig

Roesch Library Faculty Presentations

These are the (PDF) slides from a Campus Conversation session examining bibliometrics by demonstrating the functionality of Web of Science (InCItes), Scopus, and Google Scholar. This session was intended to assist researchers with contextualizing research and research publications through the use of bibliometrics. This session also examined the many perils of bibliometrics as well as alternative research metrics.

Mary In The News: Nov. 12, 2018, 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.

New Book: Thank You, God: From Kids Around The World, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

As Thanksgiving nears, Allia Zobel Nolan's children's book Thank You, God: From Kids Around the World, published by Zondervan, offers an opportunity for children to "discover what their friends in Egypt, Russia, Africa, China and other lands are grateful for - things like koala bears, northern lights, windmills and more."

Confessions Of A Suburban Housewife, Tracy Beckerman

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

I've had the unique opportunity to be both an attendee and a member of the faculty at the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop. As an attendee, at my first conference, with one local newspaper column, I arrived petrified (not petrified like a Woolly Mammoth but petrified like a chocolate addict who's run out of her stash of M&Ms).

Y'All Were A Big Help, Lee St. John

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Just when I got rid of my Southern accent, it sucked me right back in - thanks to the 2018 Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop.

Ud In The News Nov. 2-9, University Of Dayton

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Historian Julius Amin contributed another piece on Cameroon to The Conversation, a global network of newsrooms "committed to information transparency and credibility." Catholic Philly, MarketWatch, Fox News, CNSNews.com and Governing were among the national media quoting University of Dayton faculty experts. the National Jurist listed the School of Law among the nation's best schools for legal technology.

University's Center For Cybersecurity & Data Intelligence Names Director Of Research, University Of Dayton

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Rusty Baldwin, University of Dayton distinguished research professor in the department of computer science, has been tapped as the first director of research for the University's new Center for Cybersecurity & Data Intelligence, which was established to enhance the cyberhealth of the Dayton community.