Student News Digest
4/24/2024
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Final exam week attendance expectations for students
The final exam period for this semester runs Monday, April 29, through Friday, May 3. Students are expected to remain on campus through the scheduled exam times for their classes, articulated at the start of the term in the University’s spring 2024 final exam schedule.
As outlined in UD’s final exam policy, all courses are expected to have a "culminating learning experience, normally a final examination,” and “no final examination may be scheduled at a time other than the time prescribed by the registrar during final examination week” except where formally approved accommodations require otherwise. Questions about this policy can be directed to the Office of the Provost. We wish you success during final exam week.
Housing and Residence Life corner
All non-graduating residents must move out and complete the checkout process within 24 hours after their last exam. If the last exam is on Friday, the deadline is noon Saturday, May 4. All residential facilities close at noon Saturday, May 4, except for graduating seniors who can stay in housing until noon Monday, May 6.
Move-out reminders:
- Consider donating items. Gently used clothes, small appliances, unopened food, cleaning supplies and toiletries can find new life through donations to community partners. More than 20 bins are available in residence halls and porches in the student neighborhood for unused items. Let's work together to reduce UD's waste footprint through the move-out collection program.
- Return keys to the assigned front desk at checkout.
The 2024 summer housing application is open and available on the housing portal.
Baccalaureate Mass
Celebrate the class of 2024 at a baccalaureate Mass 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Frericks Athletic Center. All are welcome to attend. Click here for more info about graduation weekend.
98% of recent grads report getting off on right foot toward career success
University of Dayton graduates continue to find success after graduation, with a record-tying 98% reporting being employed, pursuing a graduate degree or participating in a service program within six months of graduation. Read more about the Flyer First Destination Survey.
University approves agreement to provide UD with 100% renewable energy, reduce carbon footprint by 71%
The University of Dayton has inked an agreement with AES Ohio and Tallgrass to bring carbon-free sustainable power to the University. The first-of-its-kind partnership, which also includes Kanin Energy, transforms waste heat into decarbonized power. "We anticipate this energy solution will offset 100% of our electricity needs and reduce our carbon footprint by 71%," said Rick Krysiak, UD vice president for facilities management and planning. "In our Marianist tradition of being good stewards of our resources, we made sure market conditions and the project's final economic terms are favorable for the University." Read more, including FAQs, here.
NEWS AND NOTES
Student transportation survey
Do you use any of the transportation services provided on and around campus? Even if you don't, the Center for Student Involvement would love to have your feedback about what’s offered. Please take a few minutes to complete this anonymous survey about your experience. Take the survey here.
Research organizations to host free dinner, networking and research event April 25
The Midwest chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering and the American Chemical Society Dayton Local Section will host a joint research competition and dinner 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Curran Place. This event is open to anyone wanting to present their work and looking to network. Top posters in the undergrad, grad and professional categories can win $500 cash prizes. Visit this link to register to present your work. Click here to attend to network, socialize and enjoy a free dinner.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 27
In recognition of this initiative April 27, the Center for Alcohol and Other Drugs Resources and Education (CADRE) encourages students, staff and faculty to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications in the drop box in Fitz Hall. The drop box is available any time Fitz Hall is open. All medications should be removed from their original containers and placed in a zip-close bag so there is no identifying information. Liquid medications must be in the original container. Vape pens and other e-cigarette devices are accepted without batteries. Anyone can visit CADRE in Adele Hall 103 to pick up free Deterra Packs, which help deactivate medications for safe disposal. Learn more about CADRE’s efforts and find out what medications can be dropped off at the National Drug Take Back Day site.
Goodbye, Isidore. Hello, Canvas.
Starting this fall, find your UD class sites at canvas.udayton.edu. Learn more about UD’s move to Canvas at go.udayton.edu/lms-transition.
Students in Action
The University’s equestrian club had a successful season, sending a record number of riders to postseason competitions. Six riders qualified for regional finals, with three advancing to the zone finals. Noelle Boltz, a senior mechanical engineering major, qualified for the national competition after finishing first in her division and advances to the national competition May 3-5 in North Carolina. Other zone finals riders were Kristianna Walters, who earned fifth in her class, and Maeve Chawk, who was sixth in her class. Share your good news with us to be featured in a future Students in Action feature.
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.