Student News Digest
3/27/2024
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Holy Week 2024
University offices will be closed Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday. University offices will reopen Monday, April 1. You are invited to celebrate Holy Week and the Easter Triduum at UD in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. Holy Week Reconciliation and service schedules can be found here.
Celebrating Easter
For Christians, Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus — the triumph of life's victory over death. Easter is a celebration of hope. God promises victory over death through faith in Jesus, who is the true light of the world. Because of Jesus, Christians look forward to their everlasting life. The victory of life over death also has significance in daily life, in the ways that Christians grow as disciples of Jesus, who accompanies all through the joys and challenges of living in faith. The Easter season lasts 50 days, through the celebration of Pentecost. Read more on the Campus Ministry website.
UD eclipse committee invites UD community to watch eclipse on Central Mall
UD's eclipse committee invites you to join your classmates 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, on the Central Mall to watch the total solar eclipse. Telescopes will be available to view the eclipse along with a DJ playing eclipse-themed music and an emcee providing information on viewing this once in a generation experience. UD Dining Services will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs and serving Sun Chips, Starry soda or water, and a specialty eclipse-themed popsicle from Sweet P's 1-5 p.m. that day. Tickets ($10 each) go on sale April 1 at Kennedy Union, Marycrest and Virginia W. Kettering dining facilities. Visit the eclipse resources page on Porches for more info and updates.
Learn total solar eclipse basics at drop-in info sessions
UD's eclipse committee invites you to drop-in information sessions to learn the basics of a total solar eclipse. The sessions are 12:30 to 2 p.m. April 2 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 3-5 in the KU Lobby. Schedule is subject to change; other sessions may be added. Visit the eclipse resources page on Porches for more info.
NEWS AND NOTES
UD Autism Acceptance Week April 2-5
The Office of Learning Resources welcomes all UD students, faculty and staff to join us in Autism Acceptance Week, April 2-5. Find a schedule of events here.
Open house for higher education and student affairs and school counseling programs
Considering a master's degree? The higher education and student affairs program and the school counseling program are accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year. The department is hosting an open house 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, and Wednesday, April 3, in Fitz Hall 629 to answer questions and provide information. Email Jason Zhu with questions.
For Pete's Sake Blood Drive April 3
Sign up for the UD Department of Physical Therapy's For Pete's Sake Blood Drive from noon to 6 p.m. at the RecPlex Wednesday, April 3. Donors are asked to register in advance, but walk-ins can be taken as space allows. Everyone who registers will receive an umbrella.
Aligning Innovation: AI in Healthcare
Registration is open for the 14th annual University of Dayton and Miami Valley Hospital Healthcare Symposium, Aligning Innovation: AI in Healthcare, Saturday, April 13, in Kennedy Union. This year's event will examine impacts and ethical aspects of artificial intelligence on patient care, medical research and healthcare systems. The event is free for UD faculty, staff and students. Visit the symposium website for more information.
In Memoriam: Beatrice Idiake, UD dining services shop worker
Beatrice E. Idiake, a UD dining services employee for more than 10 years, died March 14, at 57. Idiake's most recent position was shop worker at Marycrest Complex, where she prepared and served food and worked as a cashier. Read more about Idiake on Front Porch.
New flexible format for educational leadership doctoral program
UD's doctoral program in educational leadership is moving to a flexible hybrid format. Starting fall 2024, students can attend classes on campus or online. Learn more in this blog post or on the program's webpage.
Pride and joy
The Pride of Dayton Marching Band will represent the University of Dayton at London Band Week in June 2025. The band will have three performances in London: a solo concert at Potters Field Park, a "drum-off" competition at Hampton Court and a military tattoo alongside The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines. Read more about the trip here.
Engineer-created magic
As a kid, Sarah Herr '23 learned about the engineer-created magic at Disney World. From then, she knew she wanted to be behind the scenes creating the magic. Explore Sarah's story.
All Things Marian: "My Life With Mary"
The International Marian Research Institute at the University of Dayton explores current Marian research topics presented by UD faculty, staff and students by collaborating with Radio Maria for a weekly live radio show and podcast. The series, titled "All Things Marian," presents information about the Virgin Mary. Listen to the latest episodes with Elizabeth Farley and Neomi De Anda on "My Life with Mary."
Poster printing
Roesch Library offers affordable large-format color poster printing. Click here for sizes, pricing and other information.
More University news can be found on the Announcements page on Porches and on 1850, the student engagement portal.
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