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September 30, 2005
Female bombers are nothing new
The author of the soon-to-be released From Black September to Sept. 11, a complete history of Middle East terrorism, traces the use of women in terror operations back to the late 1960s, and says it could happen in the United States.
September 30, 2005 in International issues | Permalink
September 29, 2005
'Simply put, I feel I can help'
Approximately 50 University of Dayton students, faculty and staff will make a 1,600-mile round-trip journey by bus to Mississippi Oct. 7-11 to help the Catholic diocese of Biloxi with hurricane clean-up efforts.
September 29, 2005 in Hot issues | Permalink
Who decides end-of-life issues?
Each year, millions of Americans face the situation Michael Schiavo did before his wife Terri died earlier this year but with much less media scrutiny. Experts at the School of Law's Gilvary Symposium will discuss possible legal changes and the ethical and social justice implications of end-of-life issues.
September 29, 2005 in Catholic issues, Law | Permalink
September 28, 2005
Former U.S. secretary of education Rod Paige headlines civics education seminar
Oct. 10 event to feature national experts discussing ways to make American students more civic-minded.
September 28, 2005 in Education | Permalink
September 27, 2005
History crucial to education reform
In his recently published article, UD professor and education historian Thomas Hunt argues school reforms must be grounded in the past.
September 27, 2005 in Education | Permalink
September 26, 2005
Live or Memorex?
UD students are working with the Air Force Research Lab at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to someday give reconnaissance operators and police a better look at terror suspects.
September 26, 2005 in Research | Permalink
September 22, 2005
Campus life unfiltered
University of Dayon student bloggers share their experiences of campus life through a new student admission blog that prospective students can access on the Web, display on other sites or tune in on iPods. Welcome to MyLife at UD.
September 22, 2005 in Education, Hot issues | Permalink
September 21, 2005
Rain could help New Orleans
If Gulf Coast can avoid Hurricane Rita's wind and storm surge, soaking rains will aid Katrina cleanup, says UD water resources engineer.
September 21, 2005 in Engineering, Hot issues | Permalink
September 16, 2005
Assignment: Hurricane relief
A group of students from the Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) will travel to hurricane-ravaged Pascagoula, Miss., to help with clean-up efforts Oct. 5-9.
September 16, 2005 in Education, Hot issues | Permalink
Cooking up assistance
University of Dayton chef Lisa Davis, who moonlights at the House of Bread, will cook lunch at the local soup kitchen Oct. 10-11 to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.
September 16, 2005 in Hot issues | Permalink
September 15, 2005
Eminent domain: Needed or trampling of rights?
Lawyers for both sides of what could be the nation’s next prominent eminent domain battle will speak from
5-7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at the University of Dayton School of Law’s Mathias H. Heck Courtroom.
September 15, 2005 in Hot issues, Law | Permalink
September 14, 2005
Engineering is about building lives too
Students, faculty and professional engineers of all faiths, disciplines and universities are invited to discuss how engineers can impact society Sept. 22-24 during the University of Dayton’s “The Role of Engineering at a Catholic University.”
September 14, 2005 in Catholic issues, Engineering, Hot issues | Permalink
UD parents coping through online program
The parents of 1,162 students — more than half of the first-year class — logged into UD’s “VOParents” more than 10,000 times to share their concerns and to answer each other’s questions. They still were posting messages as their children were moving into residence halls.
September 14, 2005 in Education | Permalink
September 13, 2005
Happy birthday, Mozart!
Next year marks the 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birthday, and Richard Benedum plans to celebrate in a big way.
September 13, 2005 | Permalink
Distinctive graduates
The University of Dayton's National Alumni Association will honor six alumni who exemplify learning, leadership and service.
September 13, 2005 | Permalink
September 09, 2005
Engineering melds business and pleasure
Through UD's department of engineering technology, students can learn the technological aspects of music, visual communication and design, or theater. Possible careers include theater set design, working in recording studios or instrument manufacturing.
September 9, 2005 in Engineering | Permalink
September 08, 2005
Character education examined
Former U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige to headline Oct. 10 event.
September 8, 2005 | Permalink
Campus steps up hurricane relief efforts
University of Dayton President Daniel J. Curran is asking faculty, staff and students to ''step up'' and reach out to Hurricane Katrina victims. UD is offering free tuition to Gulf Coast students and paid release time to faculty and staff who volunteer to serve in an organized relief effort.
September 8, 2005 in Hot issues | Permalink
September 07, 2005
Whites over-represented in law schools
UD race law professor Vernellia Randall found whites make up 68 percent of law school applications, but fill more than 80 percent of law school seats. Of the 177 historically white law schools, 158 seated a percentage of whites greater than the national application pool.
September 7, 2005 in Education | Permalink
War on terror four years later
University of Dayton professors offer two views on War on Terror four years after Sept. 11.
September 7, 2005 in Hot issues, International issues | Permalink
Hurricane relief blood drive
As part of a number of University of Dayton efforts to help Hurricane Katrina victims, a community-wide blood drive will be held at UD Arena on Friday, Sept. 9.
September 7, 2005 in Hot issues | Permalink
September 06, 2005
The media ethics of Katrina coverage
Is the media turning hurricane Katrina into a crime story? A law and communications professor says coverage has been harmful.
September 6, 2005 | Permalink
September 02, 2005
In the aftermath
What should parents do when children see disturbing images of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in the media and become frightened?
September 2, 2005 in Hot issues | Permalink
Marianist award
The University of Dayton will present the 2005 Marianist Award to Vatican II scholar and author David J. O'Brien on Sept. 21.
September 2, 2005 in Catholic issues | Permalink
