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Student News Digest is the University administration's official communications channel to provide timely and relevant news, information, updates and announcements. All students will receive this newsletter every Wednesday when classes are in session, and sometimes during the summer. University Marketing and Communications has developed guidelines for offices or individuals wishing to include items for publication. Read the guidelines here. UD, YWCA Dayton working together to make Brown Street safer
The Student Government Association and UD Public Safety are working with YWCA Dayton to bring the Gem City Safe Bars program to establishments around Brown Street. The program equips Dayton’s hospitality workers with tools to help create environments for patrons where sexual violence isn’t tolerated. Read more on Porches. Flyers in action
Catch the UD men’s and women’s soccer teams in action at Baujan Field this week. Click here for this week's men’s and women’s soccer schedules and promotions. NEWS AND NOTES
Join members of the Global and Intercultural Affairs Center 1-2:30 p.m. today in Rike 108 for free coffee, tea, community and conversation. No registration required – just drop in! Global Coffee Hour will take place the last Wednesday of every month and Nov. 2 during International Education Week. Navigating campus printing
Students with assignments ready to print might be looking for a campus printer. For those new to FlyerPrint campus printing — or looking for a quick refresher — here are some tips to get started. How to FlyerPrint at UD | IT GUIDE Free Link bike share membership for students
Link offers a convenient way to get around campus and greater downtown Dayton with 37 parking hubs. An annual membership provides 30 minutes daily for eLink and 80 minutes daily with Green Link bikes. To redeem, use promo code FLYERS in the coupons and credits section of the app then hit "Redeem" to register for your free membership with your @udayton.edu email. Visit Link’s YouTube channel to learn how to use the program. Religious accommodation reminders
Observance of some religious traditions may require reasonable accommodation to classroom or workplace schedules, environment or in the way tasks or assignments are customarily completed. The University offers the following list of recommendations for requesting and granting religious accommodations. Those who need accommodations are asked to communicate their requests as early as possible. Women's rowing recruiting members
UD's varsity women's rowing team is recruiting new members. No experience is necessary; almost any athletic ability translates well to this sport. As student-athletes, team members receive academic support along with other benefits. An informational meeting will take place 3 p.m. Sept. 11, in the Crew Lounge next to the volleyball gym in the Frericks Center. Contact novice coach Trish Miles for more information. UD among nation's best on 10 Princeton Review lists
The Princeton Review ranked UD among the nation’s best colleges and universities in multiple categories. UD landed in the top 25 for “Best-Run College,” “Best Quality of Life,” “Best Campus Food,” “Best College Dorms” and “Happiest Students.” UD also made the "Best Midwestern," "Best Value Colleges," "Colleges That Create Futures" and "Green Colleges" lists. View The Princeton Review’s Best 388 Colleges for 2023 and read the UD news story here.
Provost Paul Benson announces July 2023 retirement
Following a distinguished 38-year academic career at UD, Paul H. Benson, provost and executive vice president of academic affairs and professor of philosophy, will retire from the University July 1, 2023. Read more on Porches. Arts Center lead donor, philanthropist and businessman Roger Glass '67 dies
The University community mourns the passing of Roger Glass ’67, local entrepreneur and philanthropist, who died Wednesday. Glass, president and CEO of Marion’s Piazza, is the lead donor on the Roger Glass Center for the Arts, UD’s first building dedicated to musical concerts, dance and theater performances, and art exhibits, which is under construction now and expected to open during the 2023-24 academic year. Read more on Porches. Marian Library fall exhibit schedule
The Marian Library has released its list of exhibits for the fall. Students are invited to visit and take part in related programs and activities. Revised Hours in University Libraries Special Collections
Beginning Sept. 1, University Archives & Special Collections, U.S. Catholic Special Collection, and the Marian Library will be closed to walk-in visitors on Thursdays. Appointments with faculty and staff in these units may be scheduled at their discretion and must be made at least 48 hours in advance. View library building and service hours.
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