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November 30, 2006

The two-minute pitch

If you've two minutes to spare, these fledgling entrepreneurs will give you their best pitch for a new business venture. The "elevator" pitch portion of the University of Dayton's Business Plan Competition is slated for Dec. 2.

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November 30, 2006 in Business | Permalink

November 27, 2006

The nativity through children's eyes

Local Catholic school children were asked how they would describe Jesus' birth without talking. Their answers, in the form of pictures, are on display until Jan. 28 at the Marian Library, home to the world's largest collection of nativity sets.

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November 27, 2006 in Catholic issues, Hot issues | Permalink

November 22, 2006

Analysts dreaming of a green Christmas

UD experts predict a hot holiday retail season, but warn of a cooling economy after the new year.

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November 22, 2006 in Business | Permalink

Facing the consequences of Facebook

Researchers at the University of Dayton surveyed college students throughout the region and 5,000 employers nationwide for their thoughts on and experiences with Facebook.com and found a surprising trend brought on by the electronic age.

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November 22, 2006 in Education, Hot issues | Permalink

November 17, 2006

From coffee maker to CEO

Two years ago, Adam Buckman served up coffee. Today, he's the CEO of a $1.3 million business — and still finds time for college classes. His resume has drawn the eye of corporate recruiters.Adam_buckman

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November 17, 2006 in Business | Permalink

November 15, 2006

Governor's award for excellence

Ohio Governor Bob Taft honored the University of Dayton's Industrial Assessment Center with an Award for Excellence in Energy at a luncheon today, Nov. 15, in Columbus.

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November 15, 2006 in Engineering | Permalink

November 08, 2006

Students challenge political pundits

Seventy-six percent of the students in a legislative politics class accurately picked the winner in the Congressional race assigned to each of them.

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November 8, 2006 in Hot issues | Permalink