Student News Digest

1/31/2024  

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Spring 2024 career and internship fair

The spring 2024 career and internship fair is 1-5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, in RecPlex. The fair is open to students from all majors and class years, and provides an opportunity for employers, students and alumni to meet and discuss job opportunities. More information and the list of attending organizations can be found through Handshake. Email Sarah Zamora or call 937-229-2073 with questions.

Experience the world with education abroad

Interested in studying abroad this summer? The deadline to apply is Thursday, Feb. 1. Visit the Education Abroad and Away website or Alumni Hall 211, or email GIA@udayton.edu with questions.

UD Arena to host law enforcement training session

UD Arena will be the site of a regional law enforcement training 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Feb. 6. Many law enforcement vehicles will be parked at the arena during the training, but there will be no emergency exercises or simulations done outside.

Final days: Nominate a student for the Riley Award

UD's Division of Student Development is seeking nominations for the 39th annual John E. Riley Award, which recognizes a junior student for sustained leadership through student initiatives exemplifying the Marianist charism and the educational and service values of the University. UD faculty, staff and students can submit a nomination, and an email will be sent to the student letting them know they have been nominated and inviting them to complete the student information section by Friday, Feb. 2.

What does "CDA Course Material Bookstore" mean on my account? 

You might notice a "CDA Course Material Bookstore" charge on your account. CDA stands for Complete Digital Access program, which makes required course materials available online to students the first day of class through Isidore. The textbook scholarship or student accounts are not charged until after the semester drop date (Jan. 29). Before the start of each semester, students receive an email listing their CDA courses, the cost per course, opt out instructions and other information. Students also can access this information anytime through Isidore.

For the spring semester, CDA student charges exceeding the textbook scholarship will be processed at the end of February. If you see a CDA Course Material Bookstore charge on your February bill and have questions, refer to the "Welcome to Complete Digital Access" email. The UD Bookstore (937-229-3233) and Flyer Student Services (937-229-4141) also can answer questions regarding the specific purchases.

NEWS AND NOTES

Hours, location change for YWCA Rape Crisis Center Advocate services

Starting today, the YWCA Dayton Rape Crisis Center advocate will be on campus noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays on the second floor of Alumni Hall. Those wishing to speak to the advocate should look for signage at the Women's Center directing them to the meeting room. UD partners with the YWCA to provide resources for survivors; accompaniment through the University's Title IX process, appropriate referrals based on a survivor's wants, needs and goals; and assistance in applying for survivor resources, such as legal assistance or Ohio Crime Victims Compensation. All resources are free and confidential to students, faculty and staff. The advocate can be reached outside campus hours at 937-321-6288. Immediate crisis support can be reached through the YWCA Dayton hotline at 937-222-SAFE (7233).

Catholic Intellectual Traditions Symposium Feb. 5-6 

All are invited to attend the fourth Annual Catholic Intellectual Traditions Symposium — sponsored by the University Professor of Faith and Culture and the Gudorf Chair in Catholic Intellectual Traditions — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, and 10 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, in Kennedy Union Torch Lounge. Students can earn PATH points by attending any two sessions. Contact faithandculture@udayton.edu or gudorfcit@udayton.edu with questions.

"Where the Wild Things Live" urban wildlife lecture

Animal History, a new academic journal in the College of Arts and Sciences, will host "Where the Wild Things Live: Urban Critters Struggling, Adapting, and (sometimes) Thriving," a lecture from Southwestern University professor Laura Hobgood. The lecture is 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, in Kennedy Union ballroom. Hobgood is a scholar in animal studies, environmental studies, and religious studies, and author of Holy Dogs and Asses: Animals in The Christian Tradition and A Dog's History of the World: Canines and the Domestication of Humans. The event is free and open to the public.

Dialogue Zone conversation: Should we stop buying fast fashion?

Research has shown fast fashion has significant sustainability and human rights implications, but who is responsible for changing the industry? Join the Dialogue Zone and the Ethics and Leadership Initiative for this dialogue 3:35 to 4:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8. Participants can share experiences and perspectives related to fast fashion, ethical consumerism and consumer activism. Register for the fast fashion dialogue here.

Nominations wanted for the 2024 Miryam Award

The Center for Social Concern in Campus Ministry is accepting nominations for the 2024 Miryam Award, an annual award given to an employee, student or group helping to support and advance the climate for women on campus. Read more and view the nomination form here. Nominations are due Feb. 9.

Engineering students earn national co-op honors

Two engineering students earned national awards for their co-op experiences. The American Society of Engineering Education Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration recognized senior civil engineering major Bradley Hashbarger as its 2023 intern of the year. Ashley Anderson, a sophomore mechanical engineering technology student, earned Honda's co-op of the term award.

Equity Compliance Office to provide monthly updates

The Equity Compliance Office has started communicating monthly to employees, students and alumni about resources, news and best practices to create a community free of bias, discrimination and sexual harassment. See the first edition here. If you or someone you know needs assistance, call 937-229-3622 or email equitycompliance@udayton.edu.

February religious, cultural observations

As a Catholic university, the University of Dayton strives to be a place where people of all religious traditions live, learn and deepen their faith. Many of the world's religious and cultural traditions are represented on campus. Lunar New Year (China) is Feb. 10, Ayyám-i-Há (Baha'i) is Feb. 26-29, and UD commemorates the MAAFA the entire month. Read more about these cultural and religious observations. 

More University news can be found on the Announcements page on Porches and on 1850, the student engagement portal.

Every Wednesday during the academic year and occasionally during the summer, the University news and communications team shares news to help you stay connected. Previous issues of Student News Digest are archived at go.udayton.edu/flyerfamilies.