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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

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The

Human Factor

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For centuries, the world’s greatest minds have debated which aspect of our humanity is the greatest.

Perhaps we should go back and

ask ourselves a different question.

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON

WHEN FOOTBALL TEACHES US

ABOUT MEDICINE 10 WAYS TO TRANSFORM THE ENVIRONMENT

TESTING THE HEALING POWER OF

MUSIC IN JAMAICATHE SCIENTIST WHO WENT

TO LAW SCHOOL


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» THE QUESTION

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HUMAN?

Why are we so interested in such

a question? Well, it’s the one big

question lying at the root of all the

others, whether you study the arts

and humanities or the natural and

social sciences. It also happens to

be the one question you will apply

throughout your life, regardless of

what you actually do for a living.

It’s the question driving writers and actors when they’re trying to figure out what motivates people and makes them tick. Chemists and biologists can’t escape this line of inquiry as they search for the characteristics that separate us from other species. And when policy makers and political scientists must determine how we will live and work together in society, it’s this question that guides their decisions (and hopefully their consciences.)

We may not have all the answers. But we have the question.

IF WE CONTINUE ALONG THIS LINE OF THOUGHT,

WE CAN FIND THE WAYS IN WHICH

“What does it mean to be human?”

profoundly influences the world’s

doctors, entrepreneurs, artists, human

rights activists, police officers, priests,

lawyers, teachers—and virtually every

other thinking person.

It’s why, when you attend the University of Dayton’s College of Arts

and Sciences, you’ll examine “What does it mean to be human?” from

a wide variety of angles on a daily basis. You’ll engage this

question from within the more than 50 academic programs you can

choose to study, as well as within the unique opportunities for

undergraduate research and social change. And, as a question that

reflects our Catholic, Marianist values and outlook, you’ll also learn

how asking “What does it mean to be human?” will lead you to a

more fulfilling sense of purpose.

Because your education is not just about embarking on a personal

journey or acquiring professional skills: it’s actually both. Here at

UD, your inquiry into “What does it mean to be human?” will

empower you to examine the big picture. It will give you the skills to

move easily between different fields of knowledge. It will show you

how one factor influences another. Finally, it can help you lead a

rewarding life that contributes to others.

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THE NATURAL WORLD

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CRITICAL INTERPRETATION

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THE SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL WORLD

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IT’S TIME TO THINK FOUR-DIMENSIONALLY You’ll also soon discover that at the University of Dayton,

you’ll intensely scrutinize what it means to be human through four main dimensions:

22 Experiential Learning Opportunities 23 Learning-Living Communities 24 List of Programs

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» THE QUESTION

In fact, regardless of your major or area of interest, you will

examine what it means to be human from all of these different

angles—often at the same time. By doing this, you’ll learn to

think critically on many, many different levels and have the

ability to adapt and excel in several fields within the working

world—perhaps even one you never considered working in before.

And you’ll have lots of guidance doing it, too. Within UD’s

College of Arts and Sciences, you will explore what it means to

be human with a community dedicated to collaboration in the

search for knowledge. For you, this community extends to the

more than 270 extremely talented full-time faculty who are

trained to mentor you and help guide you on the path you want to

take. You will have unique and extensive access to studying,

conducting research and forming close relationships with many of

them. Taking advantage of unique experiential learning

opportunities is one of the great benefits of attending a liberal

arts college within a top-10 national Catholic research university.

The College of Arts and Sciences equips you with a broad-based

method of learning, a real opportunity for research experience,

and an ability to adapt to challenges—and with these tools, you

will be well prepared to thrive in any setting. A University of

Dayton education will not only provide you with the freedom to

explore and find your true calling in life, but it will also give you

a greater understanding of yourself and the world around you, and

provide you with a lifelong set of skills and knowledge that will

help you tackle unforeseen challenges, no matter how uncertain

times may get.

Which, as you’ll soon discover, are just a few of the meanings of

our humanity.

These four dimensions are designed to help open our imaginations, develop an awareness of culture and history, understand scientific methods and adapt to changing needs and conditions.

» DEFINITIONCOLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

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A liberal arts education is not about political ideology. Rather, it’s about being exposed to a very diverse set of ideas —all ideas, really.

In UD’s College of Arts and Sciences you’ll become well versed

in languages, literature, history, philosophy, the social sciences,

mathematics and science. (Just to name a few.) And with

this solid foundation of broad-based knowledge, you will have the

ability—plus the flexibility—to pursue all of your interests,

whatever they may be.

It’s entirely fitting that L’artes liberales, a revered academic tradition

that harkens back all the way to the 16th century, literally means,

“Works befitting a free person.” By immersing yourself in these

works inside the College of Arts and Sciences, you’re gaining

knowledge in the scientific, artistic and cultural ways of the

world—and the specific problem-solving skills to navigate it. But

perhaps even more importantly you’re also, in effect, learning how

to learn. The liberal arts will enable you to develop

a system to continually be inquisitive, process tons of

information, solve problems and examine the world from

multiple perspectives—individually, socially and globally. So

when someone asks you, “How often do you draw on your liberal

arts education?” you’ll soon be able to answer, “Every day.”

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LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION—that even conservatives admire

INDIVIDUAL

SOCIAL

GLOBAL

MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES

BRING HIGHER EDUCATION DOWN TO EARTH

You’ll quickly discover that learning does not happen in a vacuum at UD. In fact, the knowledge that you soak up in the College of Arts and Sciences has many outlets to the outside world where you can make a real impact. One such example is the Learn, Lead and Serve Program, which provides students with a grant to pursue a special project outside the classroom. Students write their own grant proposals and work side-by-side with faculty mentors to complete their project. (Often, mentors learn just as much as students.) Learn, Lead and Serve recipients have done everything from working with local peacekeepers in war-torn Uganda to turning wetland restoration sites into environmental science field laboratories. Suffice it to say, it’s worth your while to go for broke on your grant proposal; you might find yourself doing something you never dreamed of.

LEARN, LEAD & SERVE

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES » Q & A

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WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO EXPERIENCE THE CONDITIONS AT THE JAMAICAN INFIRMARY?

LIZ: Some people might have had difficulty

with it, because it was hard to walk in

and see the impoverished conditions at the

infirmary. But the people there were receptive

and grateful, and they love music because

it’s such a part of the culture.

COURTNEY: The infirmary is not a very

happy place. The people aren’t treated with

the same kind of care and respect you would

think of at a nursing home in the United

States. Most of the people there either had a

falling out with their family or are too sick

for the family to care for them.

WERE THERE ANY PARTICULAR EXPERIENCES THAT IMPACTED YOU?

LIZ: A big challenge was when I was assigned

to work in a deaf classroom at the School of

Hope, a special needs school in Jamaica. I

went in and gave the students drums so that

they could feel the rhythms and the

As a music therapy major, Liz gained internship experience

performing music therapy in different fields—from nursing homes to

psychiatric institutes to children’s hospitals. But in the summer of

2007 when Liz stepped foot in a Jamaican infirmary for the aged and

homeless, she entered a cultural, economic and social environment

that was entirely different from anything she had experienced. Liz

was there, along with UD classmates, to provide music therapy

enrichment for a largely neglected population, and to put to use her

academic training. But as Liz and her classmates began engaging

with the people, playing guitar, singing hymns and bringing hope to

a previously hopeless setting, what Liz relied upon more than any

coursework was a simple lesson that is a part of every Dayton

experience: compassion. Because it was the common ground, rather

than the vast differences, that brought the two groups together.

We interviewed Liz Crombie, as well as current UD senior

Courtney Ingold, about their field service trips to Jamaica. They

discussed their unique experiences abroad and their devotion to

bringing creativity to a clinical setting.

vibrations. Even though they couldn’t hear,

they responded better than most classes. The

kids there were so vibrant and full of life

and they took to music like fish to water.

COURTNEY: There was one woman named

Carlene in the infirmary. I’m not sure

what her diagnosis was, but she was very

contorted. She was hunched over her legs,

and her arms were drawn in toward her

chest so that she could only move her wrists

and her neck slightly. She was non-verbal,

but just to see the expression on her face, to

see her smile and start making vocalizations

along with the movements and the music,

was really touching.

HOW DID YOUR DAYTON EDUCATION HELP YOU IN YOUR FIELD?

COURTNEY: I think that learning about

psychology and sociology, world history and

music really allowed me to be open to a new

culture and be able to realize that I’m learning

from them even though I’m bringing

something as well. Being able to understand

the conditions of other situations, and see

why they’re that way, is really important.

BASED ON YOUR EXPERIENCES WORKING IN MUSIC THERAPY, WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IT MEANS TO BE HUMAN?

LIZ: To be human involves having full

emotions, experiences and thoughts—not

just a range of emotion, but the depth that we

can only experience as humans. The

connection that we’re allowed to have with

other human beings is what distinguishes

us from other species, and how we interact

with one another is such an important part of

our humanity.

COURTNEY: I think to be human is to be able

to have your own personal thoughts, and to

express these thoughts and emotions in your

own unique, creative way.

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For musician Liz Crombie, ’09, what began as a creative outlet became, at the University of Dayton, a professional activity designed to help others overcome their obstacles.

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» SEE INITIATIVES

HERE IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT

IT’S ABOUT

RENEWABLE RESOURCES.RESOURCES FOR RENEWAL.As far as we know, we still have only one earth. And if we hope to

make our world a more sustainable one so we can all, well, stay here

a bit longer, we’re going to have to get creative. At UD, you’ll

discover a hub of activity centered around research efforts, new

campaigns and campus activities for the Sustainability, Energy and

the Environment (SEE) Initiative. From clubs to curriculum, SEE

promotes ways in which both the UD and Greater Miami Valley

community can meet their present needs without compromising our

future generations’ ability to take care of themselves.

If we want to make sustainability as common a notion as

the air we breathe, we have to make it relevant across a

wide variety of subjects. Whether it’s “Environmental

Ethics,” “Literature and the Environment” or “Social Work

and Environmental Justice” you’ll find that the

environment is now taught across all disciplines.

CURRICULUM

Composting of food waste by a local vendor will remove over 150 pounds of waste per day from the landfill—making UD one of the largest food composting projects for any university in the nation

The replacement of all Styrofoam products in dining services with biodegradable products to keep harmful contaminants out of the landfill

Purchase of a hybrid vehicle for facilities management

Many flat roofs are being replaced with highly reflective “white roofs” that significantly reduce heat absorption, helping reduce energy costs

Purchasing only 25-watt fluorescent lamps versus 32-watt lamps. These lamps are much more expensive, but yield a good return on investment through energy savings

An organized, concentrated effort for student “move out” to recycle and donate unwanted items such as food, clothing and small house- hold appliances was extremely successful, diverting 30 tons of waste from the landfill

Dining services has been recycling used fryer oil for many years. The oil is used for both animal feed and bio-diesel fuel and the University is reimbursed for this used product

Use of green-cleaning chemicals by custodial service provider

The continued use of environmentally friendly paper towels, tissue and soap products

Installed signage designating some parking spots for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles

Here are just some of the initiatives enacted (or pending) that have made—and will make—the environment at UD even greener:

UD AND SEE WORK TOWARD NOT ONLY RAISING AWARENESS, BUT ALSO BRINGING ABOUT REAL, POSITIVE CHANGE.

LEARN, LEAD, CONSERVE One of the great sustainability traditions on campus is

UD Blackout!, an annual event where residence halls compete

to see which one can use the least amount of energy. In addition,

you’ll discover several on-campus clubs and organizations

dedicated to sustainability—everything from Jane Goodall’s

Roots and Shoots to Beta Beta Beta, the National Biological

Honors Society.

SEE

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In addition to teaching classes on the environment, UD faculty and staff can win merit-based grants each year to research sustainable issues throughout the world.

Some Recent SEE Seed Grant

Recipients’ Subjects

Beliefs About Energy, the Environment, Wellbeing and Attitudes Toward Sustainability Among Low-Income Residents of Dayton, OH and Bangalore, India

Quantitative Assessment of Climate-Induced Glacier Fluctuation in the Central Himalaya Utilizing Satellite Images

Nanostructures for High-Efficiency Solar Cell Design


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» CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES

FAMED WRITER AND CULTURAL CRITIC CHUCK KLOSTERMAN ONCE WROTE,

“If you define your personality as creative, it only means you understand what is perceived

to be creative by the world at large, so you're really just following a rote creative template.

That's the opposite of creativity.”

So rather than looking to those who have gone before you for guidance, go out and create

something that is distinctly your own. And at UD, you’ll find there are plenty of outlets

where you can express yourself.

FLYER NEWS

Muckrakers and society mavens alike chronicle the campus news every Tuesday and Friday. And for those of you out there claiming print is dead, be sure to check out the online version at Flyernews.com.

FLYER RADIO

Reaching the ears of more than 800,000 listeners, WUDR 99.5FM offers commercial-free radio full of music, talk and Flyer sports broadcasts. Who knows? You could be the next Dan Patrick ’79.

FLYER TV

Bring your big ambitions to the small screen. With everything from “Energy Colloquium” to “Date My Roommate,” Flyer TV serves up educational andentertaining programs—or as Stephen Colbert calls it, “edutainment”—on this student-run cable station.

CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS: HORVATH EXHIBITION

Show off your insight—while looking sharp—at the annual Horvath Exhibition. Hosted by the Department of Visual Arts, the juried exhibition and gala reception closes UD’s Stander Symposium with a bang—not to mention well-deserved awards for student artwork.

Create Your Own Path To Creativity.

ORPHEUS

If your fiction, poetry or artwork is published in Orpheus, you’re not only in rare company, you’re part of a hallowed tradition: the literary and artsmagazine is UD’s oldest student organization. Orpheus also supports performances, readings, productions and exhibitions on campus.

ARTSTREET

There’s always a buzz on Kiefaber Street—and not just because of the java brewing in ArtStreet Café—with live music, salsa lessons, artistpresentations, Friday Film Series and Wednesday Workshops. And with studios, screening rooms and theaters available, it’s a safe bet you’ll find your muse there, too.

MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES

Running the gamut of jazz, vocal and instrumental chambers, UD offers more than a dozen ensembles in which to perform. (You can even carry a tune with your hands by joining sign-language group Hands in Harmony.) Plus, there’s the Opera Workshop, the annual musical stage production and guest artist master classes.

STUDENT THEATER & RECITALS

Studio Theater produces monologues, full-length plays and sketch comedy throughout the year, and the Sears Recital Hall showcases music. On top ofthat, UD produces three main stage productions. If you’re meant for the stage, then there’s a stage meant for you at UD.

VISUAL JOURNAL

Will you remake Dayton, or will Dayton remake you? Taught by noted photographer and UD Prof. Sean Wilkinson, Visual Journal compels you toexplore the city, create art and exhibit it in a local art gallery. (Black clothing is optional, of course.)

WORLD MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES

While you can see the world’s best musicians perform on campus via UD’s World Rhythms Series, you can perform the world’s music right here, too. Join the World Music Choir. Or perhaps the Gamelan Ensemble, an Indonesian “gong orchestra” that weighs more than 8,000 pounds.


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At the University of Dayton, our players don’t just beat their athletic competition—they excel in the classroom as well.

Take aspiring doctors and former UD football players Stephen Vincent Jr. ’09 and

Brandon Cramer ’08, who managed to balance the best of both worlds. Considering that

Cramer was the captain of the football team, as well as a 2007 finalist for the Draddy

Trophy (known in college football as the “Academic Heisman”), and Vincent was selected

for a highly competitive summer medical research internship, there are no two better

representatives of UD’s academic standards. We spoke to Cramer and Vincent about football,

life and their experiences bringing their analytical skills from the classroom to the

field—and vice versa.

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CRAMER: “The football culture at UD was not one like at a major university. We were stu-dents first, and I don’t think it was surprising that a football player was doing well academi-cally. We had a 3.0 GPA average as a team, and everyone was encouraged to do well in their classes. The coaches only recruited people who could do that.”

VINCENT: “When I started at UD I had an interest in science but I didn’t know for sure what I wanted to do with it. The person who really pushed me towards that was Dr. Benson, who is now the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He ran a group for minority students interested in studying the sciences. He pushed me to apply to an internship to do research in aminotherapy vaccines for breast cancer. Once you do research that’s applicable to modern day medicine it becomes really interesting. After that internship I knew I wanted to go into medicine. I knew it was what I wanted to do.”

CRAMER: “In medicine it’s not just about science but relating to people and communicating. In that way the liberal arts education helped me be a doctor because it’s more than just learning facts. As part of a liberal arts education you get a bigger perspective of the world in terms of culture and religion. And as part of the football team, I learned how to be a leader, relate to people and fight through adversity when things weren’t going my way. Being on the team and working together with my teammates was really a good experience because I learned how to rely on people. This relates to any job—in medicine or any other field.”

VINCENT: “The community aspect is one of the most important things that I got from the University of Dayton. UD stresses service, and this devotion to service manifests itself in almost everyone by the end of their four years. Students really give back—not just to the Dayton community, but to people around the world.”

LEARNING

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» STUDENT PROFILE

“When I started at UD, I wanted to change the world. But my education helped me put an intellectual base behind that knowledge, so that I could learn what the human rights movement really is, and what career paths are available.”

CL AIRE YERKE, ’08

At UD, we value idealism—but we also give you the tools to turn

those ideals into valuable experience and the framework to turn

that experience into impact. Take, for example, Claire Yerke, ’08,

who came to the University of Dayton with an interest in the human

rights studies concentration—but then leveraged that interest into

humanitarian research projects in Ecuador, Chile and Nicaragua.

Through critical analysis in both her course work and in the field,

Yerke acquired the tools to effect change.

After an alternate spring break program in Ecuador, Yerke began

to apply her interdisciplinary coursework at the University of

Dayton to the real world. Soon Yerke discovered how classes in

anthropology, political science, language and history all related to

her chosen field.

But Yerke’s international experience didn’t end in Ecuador. She

also studied abroad in Chile in a program run by UD’s languages

department. There, Yerke performed human rights volunteer

work with Juan Guzman, a fundamental player in Chile’s human

rights movement, and the judge who prosecuted dictator Augusto

Pinochet for war crimes. She also decided to pursue a second

major in Spanish. “The international studies major was great

because I was exposed to a lot of different departments and

subjects,” Yerke said. “I was studying in Latin America, and it

was so easy to add a second major—I think the two complemented

each other very well.”

After conducting her Honors Thesis research on the relationships

between international and local non-government organizations in

Nicaragua, Yerke had developed from a person with an interest

in human rights to someone who was able to approach the

human rights movement with an analytical, compassionate—and

informed—world view. “I really learned to appreciate Dayton’s

Catholic social justice aspect. It gave me passion to care about

human rights issues and inspired me to do more. I’ve learned that

being human is about having a mission and being able to fulfill it.

It is finding what you’re called to do in life, preparing for it and

then doing it.”

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SHOW OFF ANOTHER SIDE OF YOURSELF. MAYBE THREE.

With more than 50 undergraduate degree programs available, it’s no wonder many students in the College of Arts and Sciences have a hard time choosing just one area of concentration to study. And you know what? That’s excellent.

Whether your two courses of study are complementary or contradictory, double-majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences is common. (Minors and areas of concentration are available to enhance your program of study, too.) You’ll have two advisers, one in each of your majors, and you should discuss with each of them the requirements of each program. And most students are able to complete the two majors in a four-year time frame. So just because English and, say, chemistry are improbable, that doesn’t mean they’re impossible in the College of Arts and Sciences.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES » TREND OVERVIEW

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If you’re interested in contributing to the kind of quality scientific research that will have a real impact on society, look no further than UD’s biology department.

At TREND, teams of scientists are

preoccupied with understanding how and

why some animals and cells naturally

regenerate and how we can recreate the same

phenomenon in animals who don’t have this

ability. Given that human cells do have the

ability to facilitate repair, the scientists see

a sense of urgency in discovering if—or

when—we could turn science fiction into

reality and regenerate tissue at will.

Today, undergraduates are given a unique

opportunity to conduct research alongside

their professors, as well as graduate

students and postdoctoral candidates, at

TREND. In fact, student research at TREND

has helped contribute to research in the

development of better surgical devices.

Who knows? Perhaps the research you

perform there will someday make surgery

completely unnecessary.

Led by professor Dr. Panagiotis Tsonis,

one of the world’s leading experts in

regenerative biology, the University of

Dayton’s Center for Tissue Regeneration

and Engineering (TREND) is one of only

two facilities in Ohio working to

understand how damaged tissues and

organs can regenerate.

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» STUDENT PROFILE

Growing up as a child of immigrants, HaQuyen Pham’s family

life was colored by differences—generational, cultural and

linguistic. But Pham ’07, ’08 didn’t think of them in an academic

sense until her junior year, when she took a graduate-level

communication course. The course compelled Pham to write her

Honors Thesis on communication between U.S.-born children

and their immigrant parents. And in the process, Pham—a

journalism and French major enrolled in UD’s five-year

B.A/M.A. program in communication—touched upon one of the

most fundamental aspects of the natural world: the way that

humans interact.

With the help of her adviser Teri Thompson, Pham conducted

research on how children communicate with their immigrant

parents, particularly when angry. By studying the patterns in

which children switched from one language to another, Pham

analyzed the overall strategies they used to negotiate conflicts

with parents. “In high-stress conflict situations, children tended to

speak English and use direct, confrontational, strategies,” Pham

said. “This is a style typical of individualistic cultures like that of

the U.S.”

Pham’s research, while specific, touches upon subjects relevant to

the field of communication as a whole. “I do think that at the core,

human communication is about the negotiation of meaning,” Pham

said. “What forms that negotiation takes, be it verbal or

nonverbal, individual or across nations, is open to debate.”

The World Is Multifaceted. Your Studies Will Be Too.

“That’s the beauty of communication scholarship. It nearly always has practical applications Researchers have studied everything from come-ons in bars to the significance of personal space to the way office cubicles are arranged to what’s scrawled on bathroom stalls. It’s incredibly relevant to how we live.”

HAQUYEN PHA M, ’07, ’08

HAQUYEN PHAM’S UD ACTIVITIES

CORE Program

Chaminade Scholar

B.A. French and Journalism (‘07)

M.A. Communication (‘08)

Internships: Dayton Daily News

Summer Language Programs: Paris and Quebec?

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Kaitlin Moredock ’08 and Dr. Carissa Krane are an unlikely pair—unless you’re

accustomed to the University of Dayton’s mentorship philosophy. After asking

to conduct Alzheimer’s research under the popular biology professor’s tutelage,

Kaitlin was inducted into a world where knowledge was accessible (Dr. Krane won the

2008 award for Outstanding Teaching from the College of Arts and Sciences),

research opportunities were broad (including cross-country travel to a biology

conference hosting over 18,000 experts), and relationships were lasting (the two

remain in contact to this day). And even when Kaitlin decided to veer away from

biology to attend law school at the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Krane helped

Kaitlin discover a way to integrate her scientific background into the study of

the law.

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Kaitlin initially approached me when she was looking for a place to conduct research as part of the Honors Program, and she was eager to start exploring scientific questions. Kaitlin was a delightful person and showed a lot of en-thusiasm. After learning the necessary techniques, she took on her own thesis project involving both Alzheimer’s disease and aquaporins. This subject integrated Kaitlin’s own interests in psychology and biology, with my research on the process that involves aquaporins and water chan-nels.

When people want to get involved, Dr. Krane encourages it wholeheartedly, and once she gets to know you, she’ll go to bat for you to ensure that your voice gets heard. Dr. Krane encouraged me to apply for the American Physiological Society fellowship for the research that I had begun in her lab. She showed complete confidence in my ability to craft a hypothesis, perform research, and interpret and present the results. In 2008 we traveled together to a conference in San Diego where I presented my original research.

DR. KRANE

KAITLIN

Kaitlin went through a number of different processes in order to evaluate who she is, what she wants, and what truly puts her on fire. We started these discussions about her life path as soon as I met her. It was a continual growth process where she would come in and talk about her options. For her it was a developmental process. It’s a series of conversations—not me telling her what to do, but rather, asking questions. She had to have the willingness to ask the questions, and the University of Dayton gave her the resources and mentorship to examine these possibilities. She didn’t assume upfront “This is what everyone tells me I’m good at, so this is what I should do.” She did some soul searching. It was a gradual and developmental process to help guide her and find the answers.

DR. KRANE

When I decided to apply to law school so that I could apply my interest in scientific development to broader questions of bio-ethics, I discussed my decision with Dr. Krane a lot. Now, in my second year of law school, she still wants to hear how I’m using my scientific foundation to succeed in law school and beyond. Even when I decided to go to law school she immediately found me an opportunity by encouraging me to attend a conference about forensic bioinformatics in law.

KAITLIN

? UD was such a special place because it allowed me to find a faculty mentor, build a relationship and have lofty goals. Otherwise I would have never had the opportunity to present my research on a national level before going to law school.

K AITLIN MOREDOCK, ’08

Kaitlin will always be a scientist and use her analytical and critical thinking skills—even as a lawyer. Her science background will always inform what she does. Kaitlin’s background in science and psychology makes her distinctive. This is not the typical background for a law student, and she’ll be a unique lawyer. Her biological training gives her an extraordinary view on the world.

DR. KRANE


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EXTREME POVERTY

THE UNEQUAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE WORLD’S RESOURC-

TORTURETHE PLIGHT OF REFUGEES

HUNGER

STOLEN ELECTIONS HUMAN TRAFFICKING

It’s in the news virtually every single day.

“WHAT CAN I POSSIBLY DO TO HELP?”FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE OVERWHELMED AND WONDERING,

UD provides you with the opportunity to discover your humanitarian calling. The College of Arts and Sciences has established one of the only undergraduate human rights studies majors in the country, and the only such program among Catholic universities. Here, the help you can provide to the world is, indeed, entirely possible.


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SOMETIMES GIVING BACK MEANS HELPING OTHERS MOVE FORWARDRooted in the liberal arts tradition, as well as the Marianist

Educational Philosophy, human rights studies is an

interdisciplinary program that brings together faculty from

across the College of Arts and Sciences in such departments as

communication, criminal justice studies, economics, history,

languages, philosophy, political science, religious studies and

sociology. As a human rights studies student, you’ll not only take

classes across a wide spectrum of disciplines to address questions

on how to uphold human rights throughout the world, you’ll also

have many opportunities to act on your learning.

Each year, students organize Human Rights Week, a week-long

program with nationally known scholars and speakers, issue

forums, artistic presentations and other activities. You can also

take courses and conduct field research in locations around the

world, from Burundi to El Salvador, Ireland, Rwanda, South

Africa and Switzerland. Not to mention gain hands-on

experience through internships with government agencies,

Congress, nongovernmental and nonprofit organizations, human

rights groups and multinational corporations interested in

safeguarding human rights in the workplace.

By closely examining societal issues that deny people’s dignity

and ultimately challenging them, you have obtained a degree that

enables you to practice constructive compassion. Learning how to

give voice to the voiceless is an invaluable lesson.


20» PROFESSOR OVERVIEW

the soc ia l & beha viora l world

Investigate Compound Substances With UD Professors.

LIKE, SAY, HUMANITY. Department Chair of chemistry Dr. Mark Masthay is involved in nearly every aspect

of the chemistry department. But unlike the stereotypically isolated scientist,

Dr. Masthay’s daily life is colored by his interactions with students, collaborators

and colleagues. “I try to tailor everything I do to not be egg-headed and intellectual,”

Dr. Masthay explained, “but to gear the types of projects I pursue to helping people.”

We picked his brain about the ins, outs and in-betweens of his daily activities at UD.

And just in case you happen to take his Intro to Chemistry class as a first-year student,

be sure to come with your game face on: He’s been known to invite promising

students to help him on exciting research projects.


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//////////////////////////////////////////// FIRST YEAR

What are Dr. Masthay and his colleagues working on? Research on beta carotene molecules, natural antibiotics and potential cancer-fighting techniques, as well as the development of natural fire-resistant fabrics—among other things.

Where do students take their lab experiences? Some of Dr. Masthay’s recent students have gone on to graduate school—in fields as diverse as optometry, environmental science and biochemistry.

When do students begin their lab experience? As soon as they express an interest. In fact, in Dr. Masthay’s opinion, the sooner the better. “If you get students involved in research at the end of their first year, they’re very much like graduate students by the time they graduate from UD.”

Why? “The most important thing I do at work is treating other people decently. It’s more important than all the other research I do. A lot of my research deals with the unknown. What I do know is that on a daily basis I can treat people well, and this perspective is central to what I try to do.”

//////////////////////////////////////////////////// RESEARCH

A LOOK AT THE LAB

WHEN WHY

WHAT////////////////////////////////////////////// STUDENTS

Who helps out in the lab? Dr. Masthay usually has two or three students helping him with his lab work—from first years to graduate students, everyone works together to find a solution.

WHO

YOUR FIRST COLLEAGUE MIGHT JUST BE YOUR PROFESSOR

“Working with undergraduates is my favorite part of the job. They do experiments and come to me to discuss results and then go back and continue the research. It’s not like when I lecture, because in this case, neither of us knows the answer. We’re both working on a common cause and neither of us knows how it will turn out.”

/////////////////////////////////////// GR ADUATE SCHOOL

WHERE/////////////////////////////////// HUM AN INTER ACTION


22» EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OVERVIEW

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LONDON—ROME—SHANGHAI

Depending on the year, UD students can study in one of these three massive

capitals of mass communication. In 2010, many will experience the mother tongue in the heart of Britain's communication

industries—and a major global crossroads for mass media, public relations, advertising and theater.

communication

biology

languages

languages

cultural immersion

cultural immersion

cultural immersion

languages

guest speakers site visits field trips

After experiencing the awe-inspiring natural beauty of Hawaii and the

Republic of Palau, it’s only natural that you’ll want to learn how to preserve it for

generations to come. With a total immersion into the significance of the

geological, cultural and social diversity of each island community, you’ll

conduct hands-on research on the water-shed and coral reef ecosystems—while

feasting your eyes on it.

HAWAII & PALAU

Angers, France

C’est bon.

COSTA RICADuring the four-week language immersion

program, you will live with

different Costa Rican host families. Plus, take language

classes in the mountains and on

the beach.

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Expand your vantage point beyond the friendly confines of

Dayton though experiential learning opportunities. Within the

College of Arts and Sciences, you have unique travel and study

experiences available to you in a variety of disciplines. So what

are you waiting for? Get out there!

Expand Your Horizons in More Ways Than One

QUETZALTENANGO, GUATEMALA

As you delve into the language and culture of Guatemala

in Quetzaltenango, also known as Xela, the language study on this

trip is intensive, involving one-on-one study for

approximately five hours a day. That said, you’ll have time to de-

compress during weekend excursions that include trips to natural

spas, volcanoes and the beach.

Marburg’s quaint setting, warm hospitality and thriving student population make it an ideal setting for a study abroad program. The University of Marburg, founded at the beginning of the Reformation in 1527, serves as a cultural and sporting center for the region.

MARBURG, GERMANY

BANGALORE, INDIA

By living with a host family, you’ll see everyday life within Cameroonian culture during this full

immersion trip.

KUMBA, CAMEROON Hosted by the Marianists living and working

in Bangalore, this cultural experience will expose you to the many activities and

services provided them, including the REDS (Ragpickers Educational Development

Scheme), a residential technical training program for young boys to move out of life on

the streets and gain employment.

HOME TO MORE THAN

30,000 STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD YOU’RE SURE TO MAKE A FOREIGN

FRIEND—OR FIVE.

This total immersion program

combines intensive language courses

with organized evening activities,

weekend excursions and a stay with

French host families. The town is

also equidistant from Paris and the Atlantic

Ocean.


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This LLC also integrates material across several different disciplines, giving you the opportunity to explore sustainability, energy and environmental themes from different points of view. You’ll participate in several field activities, from preparing a “sustainable” picnic with locally grown and raised foods to touring a local landfill where you’ll view sustainability through a different perspective.

Like all first-year students, you will join a learning-living community (LLC) when you arrive at UD. And while you might be tempted to ask, “Doesn’t the term learning-living community kinda define the entire University?” each LLC is designed to bring together smaller groups of new students so you can establish meaningful connections both inside and outside the classroom. These are the people you’ll be going to class with and living next to. Maybe even pooling your money together for that midnight pizza. The people in your LLC are the first people you’ll meet at college, and more often than not, they’ll also become your first set of close friends.

And if you so choose, you can decide to live in an integrated learning-living community, which is an LLC based on a common theme or interest, whether it’s politics, writing or social justice. As part of an integrated learning-living community, you’ll not only live with your floormates, but you’ll take classes with them, too. Here are some of the integrated learning-living communities you could live in:

WANTED: Hallmate, Classmate &

Pizza Enthusiast. Curiosity Required. Open-Mindedness

& Above-Average Boggle Skills Preferred.

Enjoy community activities and service

learning opportunities in the Dayton

area. These include social justice issue

discussions, the annual “Pennies

for Peace” campus fundraiser and

interactions with visiting artists and

speakers, including the Dayton Literary

Peace Prize recipients.

living-learning community








Building Community for Social

Designed for future science teachers, this LLC examines how to make the natural world come to life for students in grades K-8. You will integrate your courses in the sciences

and teacher education.

Meet current grade school science teachers

Travel to science discovery museums and centers

Discuss teaching science to children

Curiosity in the Classroom

FAITH & TRANSFORMATION IN SOCIETY

{ HONORS }

ON GLOBALISM

The few and the proud in this

Honors LLC test their academic mettle as

they explore how liberty and democracy

play out in our everyday lives as global

citizens. With exclusive access to special

lectures, field trips and guest

experts from around the nation, you will

conduct original research and

present it during the Stander Symposium.

THE SCIENCE OF THE FUTURE

Writing & the Arts

What can the natural sciences say about our future? In this LLC you will

apply scientific ideas to the near and distant future with emphasis on

sustainable practices—including hosting a barbeque using sustainable fuel.

This is the LLC to join if you wish to develop your senses and imagination through readings,

research and writing, regardless of your major. Here you will work closely with the artists-in-residence program

and ArtStreet Learning-Living Village, as well as attend the University of Dayton’s Arts

Series, World Rhythms Series and other performances and exhibits

throughout the Dayton area.

By examining how different faiths strive for— and achieve—transformation of society in the classroom and out in the field, you will interact directly with local social service agencies, faith communities and religious leaders.

Incoming majors in criminal justice studies, economics, human rights studies, political science, psychology and sociology participate in this LLC. You will address the

concept of building community through specially designed courses and

programming, as well as films, guest lecturers and participation in public forums.

SELF AND COMMUNITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY

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WOMEN IN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

By taking foundational coursework along with other WISE members, networking with important female professionals in the field and engaging in community activities to help promote female interest in science and engineering, you will not only advance your own career, but help perpetuate the growth of future women within the industry.

SUSTAINABILITY, ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT


LIST OF PROGRAMS• American Studies• Applied Mathematical Economics• Biochemistry• Biology• Chemistry• Communication

• Communication Management• Electronic Media• Journalism• Public Relations• Theatre

• Computer Information Systems• Computer Science• Criminal Justice Studies• Economics• English• Environmental Biology• Environmental Geology• Geology• History• Human Rights Studies• International Studies• Languages

• French• German• Spanish

• Mathematics• Music

• Music Composition• Music Education• Music Performance• Music Therapy

• Philosophy• Physical Science• Physics• Physics—Computer Science• Political Science• Prelaw• Premedicine/Predentistry• Psychology• Religious Studies• Sociology• Theatre• Visual Arts

• Art Education• Art History• Fine Arts• Photography• Visual Communication Design

• Women’s and Gender Studies• Discover Arts• Discover Sciences



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Volleyball Games, Activities, & Exhibits

Core students dig into where different disciplines intersect

and where big questions begin. Like how narratives develop.

Or the ways that values emerge and change based on their

cultural context. And with the various activities, outings,

lectures, art exhibits, games and cookouts that Core students

participate in, it quickly becomes clear that the classroom

is not the only place that students learn, discuss and grow.

It’s not uncommon for discussions to

travel beyond the classroom, especially in

UD’s Core Program. That’s what the Core

Program is all about, after all: a

community where students actively

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PERSONAL GROWTH ON YOUR TIME. WHICH HAPPENS TO BE

How do narratives develop?

How do values emerge & change?

LecturesCookouts

examine the human condition inside and out. Students in the

Core Program—first years studying American studies, art

history and the humanities, as well as honors students

majoring in business and teacher education—not only

participate in integrated history, philosophy and religious

studies courses, but they live together in the same residence

halls too.


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STANDER SYMPOSIUM

HONORS SYMPOSIUM

HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM

SOCIAL SCIENCE & BEHAVIORAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

For more than 20 years, the Stander Symposium has acted as an annual showcase where both undergraduate and graduate students are invited to showcase their research, creative endeavors and academic achievements. Dayton celebrates the symposium as a day of alternate learning by canceling all regularly scheduled courses and meetings—instead inviting the whole University to engage in conversation, learning and panel discussions—outside of the classroom.

If you’re a senior Honors student, you will have the great distinction of presenting your thesis at the Honors Symposium. With more than 1,000 attendees, be sure to take advantage of the time set aside to mingle with future thesis writers, advisers, faculty and any other inquisitive minds.

Speakers and experts engage in discussion around a particular theme chosen by the Alumni Chair in the Humanities. Recent themes have included “Post-Katrina New Orleans,” “Perspectives on Humans and the Cosmos” and “Faith, Reason, and the Life of the Mind.”

At the Social Science and Behavioral Undergraduate Research Symposium, UDstudents make their public policy positions truly public. Here, you can see the original scholarship in the fields of anthropology, communication, criminal justice studies, economics, human rights studies, international studies, political science, psychology, sociology and social work, among others.

The concept of symposia may have Greek roots, but the University of Dayton takes a

decidedly modern approach to the practice. On a few special days each year, students,

faculty and experts gather in a public forum where they have the opportunity to

discuss important issues and share the results of their scholarship—exemplifying the

Marianist tradition of education through community.

YOU RIVERDANCE?: The Evolution of Irish Dance from Ancient Times to Modernity

ENVIRONMENTAL INJUS-TICE: Global Warming in Low-Income Minority Communities

SOMEDAY WE’LL GO ALL THE WAY: The History of the Chicago Cubs

DNA REPLICATION RE-START: The Structure and Func-tion of Protein DnaT

CRIMINALS OR FREEDOM FIGHTERS: A Sociological Look Into the Subculture of Computer Hackers

WOMEN AND WAR: Gender Issues in Contemporary Conflict

SHOES: Leaving Footprints on the Game of Basketball. The Impact of Converse and Chuck Taylor.

ALTRUISTIC BEHAVIORS OF GENOCIDE MOVIE CHARACTERS DEPICTED IN HOLLYWOOD MOVIES

HOW WHITE PEOPLE THINK: Exploring Whiteness on YouTube

THE FATE OF FANTASY: Engaging the Fiction of J.R.R. Tolk-ien and Philip Pullman

CHRIST, SUFFERING, AND THE QUESTION OF EVOLUTION

YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE MAY INCLUDE AN AUDITORIUM FULL OF THOUSANDS

WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT:

PRESENTATION TOPICS OF PAST SYMPOSIA


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Some of the most important lessons you will learn at the

University of Dayton are linked to the College of Arts and Sciences’

commitment to creating community through fostering

meaningful collaboration with everyone living in it. In the vein of

UD’s Marianist dedication to building community, every

student is encouraged to get involved—and with a variety of

initiatives, groups and service-oriented programs, it will be

easy for you to find your own particular calling.

WHEN

SERVICE CALLS, HOW WILL YOU

ANSWER?


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Semester of Service

MESSAGE At UD, taking a semester off of full-time study

doesn’t mean your studying is interrupted. With the Semester

of Service program, students can serve full-time in non-profit

centers for inner-city children and teens, individuals who are

homeless and neighborhoods undergoing revitalization.

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Fitz Center Initiatives

MESSAGE The city of Dayton is more than just the

location of UD. Which is why the Fitz Center for Leadership

in Community—built on the basic Marianist tradition of

community involvement—strives to foster educational and

service partnerships with the local community and to

promote positive, constructive change.

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Dayton Civic Scholars

MESSAGE As a Dayton Civic Scholar, you will participate in

ongoing service-learning projects, as well as an internship

or semester of service with a local public or not-for-profit

placement. Dayton Civic Scholars often go on to futures

that involve public service, social justice and community

involvement—in both professional and personal capacities.

INIT IATIVE

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Rivers Institute

MESSAGE Administered by the Fitz Center for Leadership in

Community, members of the Rivers Institute work with the

Miami Conservancy District and Five Rivers Metroparks to

develop the University’s connection to the Ohio region’s river

system and protect the Dayton community’s water resources.

INIT IATIVE

SE

RV

ICE

CA

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Chaminade Scholars

MESSAGE Organized as part of UD’s Program for Christian

Leadership, the selected Chaminade Scholars receive

mentorship from faculty members, foster close relationships

with vowed and lay Marianists, and explore how their own

faith can best be translated into a lasting contribution

to community.

INIT IATIVE

SE

RV

ICE

CA

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UD Rescue Squad

MESSAGE The University of Dayton Rescue Squad is a volunteer

student organization that provides emergency medical services

to the UD community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout

the academic calendar year. All UDRS members are certified

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and provide pre-hospital

care and transportation to medical emergencies.

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PROMOTES LEADERSHIP

REFLECTS M ARIANIST TR ADITION

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OTHER

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PROMOTES LEADERSHIP


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PROMOTES LEADERSHIP


OTHER

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A GLOBAL NETWORK— WITH LOCAL ROOTSTake it from these alums, there’s no telling where your under-

graduate foundation will take you. From a chemistry major

who became an attorney to an engineering hopeful who ended

up pursuing a professional music career, all of our alumni have

one thing in common: the University of Dayton. With a liberal

arts foundation from UD, you are equipped with the adapt-

ability to pursue your true calling—even if it ends up changing

along the way.

University of Dayton students think big—and by taking advantage of

the extensive internship network through UD’s Career Services,

their dream internships often become reality. Students in the

College of Arts and Sciences have abundant opportunities to land

plumb internships virtually anywhere in the U.S. Here are some of

the places Flyers have interned recently:

TURN YOUR BOOKSMARTS TO STREETSMARTS

LexisNexis (DAYTON, OH)

Children’s Medical Center (DAYTON, OH)

Clear Channel Communications (DAYTON, OH)

ESPN Radio (BRISTOL, CT)

Red Cross Dayton Chapter (DAYTON, OH)

XM Radio (WASHINGTON, DC)

Miami Valley Literacy Council (DAYTON, OH)

American Cancer Society (ATLANTA, GA)

U.S. Marshals Office (WASHINGTON, DC)

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (COLUMBUS, OH)

Holocaust Museum (WASHINGTON, DC)

Baseball Hall of Fame (COOPERSTOWN, NY)

Dayton Dragons (DAYTON, OH)

Columbus Philharmonic (COLUMBUS, OH)

Defense Criminal Investigation Service of the Department of Defense (WASHINGTON, DC)

Habitat for Humanity (ATLANTA, GA)

National Park Service (WASHINGTON, DC)

National Museum of the United States Air Force (DAYTON, OH)

Limited Brands (COLUMBUS, OH)

Iams (CINCINNATI, OHIO)

Museum of Contemporary Art (CHICAGO, IL)

Human Rights Watch (NEW YORK, NY)

Wednesday ForestAttorney

B.A. CHEMISTRY, ’02

Ironically, after earning her degree in chemistry at UD, Wednesday Forest enrolled in law school. Now practicing labor and employment law in Columbus,Ohio, Wednesday draws on many lessons from her scientific background at the University of Dayton. “When you’re in the sciences you follow the scientificprocess,” Forest said. “You identify the issue, conduct research, discover how to solve the problem and then analyze the data. All these things apply to the area of law as well: you have to draw conclusions based on the facts you have. The two paths are very similar in that respect.”

Bob BolzVice President of Joint Strike Fighter Global Industrial Integration at Lockheed Martin

B.S. MATHEMATICS (MINOR IN PHYSICS) B.S. SECONDARY EDUCATION, ’66

For Bob Bolz, no two days involve the same task— or the same continent. As Lockheed Martin’s Vice President of the Joint Strike Fighter Global Industrial Integration, Bolz coordinates with governments and industries worldwide to set up industrial aeronautic programs. But despite his job in the aerospace industry, Bolz admits, “Both sides of my brain work. I attribute a significant part of that to the University of Dayton. The diversity of the liberal arts education very clearly contributed to my interest in performing and visual arts. UD allows the individual to develop worldviews based on sound evidence, and it encourages exploration into very diverse perspectives on issues. Students learn to come to their own conclusions.”

Howard WatkinsAssistant Conductor at the Metropolitan Opera

B.A. MUSIC PERFORMANCE, ’86

As the Metropolitan Opera’s assistant conductor and a professional pianist, Howard Watkins draws on his liberal arts education every day. During his junior year, Watkins decided not to “play it safe” and transferred from engineering to the music performance major, writing an Honors thesis on the effect that musical competitions have on the quality of piano performances. “I went to observe high-level piano competitions for my research,” Watkins explained. “And I was also provided other personal performing opportunities. The music department was compact and allowed me to pursue piano with complete support.”

Pat McCullochOrthopedic Surgeon

B.A. PHILOSOPHY, ’97

There aren’t a whole lot of surgeons who like to wax poetic about Plato, Aristotle or Hobbes, but Pat McCulloch is one of them. While completing his premed requirements at the University of Dayton, McCulloch studied the great philosophers, even writing his final research paper on medical ethics in philosophy. “I learned a lot of skills as a philosophy major that are good for medicine as well—logic, ethics, critical thinking, communication and writing skills. It gives me a broader perspective on care of patients.”

Rob ButcherDirector of Media Relations, Cincinnati Reds

B.A. JOURNALISM, ’85

When Rob Butcher first entered the wide world of sports, there was no such thing as sports management coursework. So after scoring an internship at the Columbus Clippers after UD, Butcher found himself drawing on the fundamental skills he had acquired in liberal arts. “No doubt about it my UD education helped shape the way that I approach my job,” he said. “My communications, broadcasting, writing and journalism classes helped me more than anything.” Having worked in professional baseball for 18 years, Butcher was awarded the Fishel Award for Public Relations excellence in 2006, which honors the single person in the Majors who best exemplifies public relations excellence.

Eileen DolanProfessor of Medicine at the University of Chicago

B.S. CHEMISTRY, ’79

Though Eileen Dolan entered the University of Dayton as a home economics major, she quickly transferred to the chemistry department. Now, as one of the nation’s leading cancer researchers, Dolan identifies genetic variants that make people more susceptible to chemotherapy toxicity. She attributes much of her success to the initial research and mentorship she found at UD. “Because of UD, I now have a sense of how much I can influence somebody’s life. The University of Dayton didn’t just allow me to fulfill my dream; it extended beyond chemistry and taught me how to help others, the same way that certain individuals helped me. It’s a place that sees what people canbecome—not simply what they are today.”


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THIS END MIGHT JUST BE YOUR BEGINNING

Because examining the human experience from all angles

is what being an engaged, global citizen is all about. And the

foundation of a liberal arts education at UD—community,

intellectual curiosity, flexibility, self-examination and the

ability to analyze and problem-solve—will equip you to

answer this question for yourself. So we invite you to visit

our campus and interpret the University of Dayton

experience with your own eyes and ears. That’s where you

see firsthand the work professors and students perform

side-by-side, not to mention your future classmates having the

time of their lives. Plus, it will give you the chance

to sample your first of many amazing—and amazingly

caffeinated—Espresso Blendies at The Chill.

IF YOU’D LIKE MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.UDAYTON.EDU/ARTSSCIENCES/ (We

have no problem with an inquisitive mind, after all.) Finally,

you should know that more than 90 percent of our students

receive financial assistance in the form of grants, scholar-

ships and loans.

Hopefully by now we have given you a pretty solid foundation in what it means to be a University of Dayton student—and ignited your curiosity about what it means to be human.

If you haven’t done so already, you can apply online at admission.udayton.edu/apply/ or you can use the Common Application at commonapp.org.

Visit admission.udayton.edu/visit/ or call us at 800-UD-PRIDE (800-837-7433) to schedule a visit.

APPLY

VISIT


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