New director has grand designs for art gallery (2:07)

As the new director of exhibitions at Dominican University’s O’Connor Art Gallery, Angela Bryant is bringing to campus major artists, and, she hopes, art lovers from throughout the region.

GSLIS lends a hand to Hubbard Street Dance (2:02)

Students in Dominican University's Graduate School of Library and Information Science are completing fieldwork to organize the substantial video archives of Hubbard Street Dance, a world-class contemporary ballet company based in Chicago, IL. Without a full-time employee to handle a/v for the company, Hubbard Street is relying on the expertise of the GSLIS to make their archives usable.

Speedfaithing at Dominican University (2:10)

Following the 2011 Lund-Gill lecture by Dr. Eboo Patel on November 1, 2011, Domincan University's interfaith team held a speedfaithing event attended by some 100 students, faculty, staff and community members to kickstart a conversation about interfaith cooperation.

Recipe Box Café (2:21)

The Recipe Box Café, a program of the Nutrition Sciences Department, has been serving up healthy meals and a wealth of experience for students in nutrition and dietetics, food industry management and food science majors at Dominican for more than 50 years.

Caritas Veritas Symposium 2011 (2:08)

Dominican University hosted its second annual Caritas Veritas Symposium, where faculty, staff, students, trustees and alumnae/i explored how truth and love lead to action for "the creation of a more just and humane world." More than 1,200 members of the campus community attended 40 presentations featuring more than 150 speakers.

DU Fest - Welcome Weekend 2011 (2:08)

Dominican University welcomed new and returning students to campus with DU Fest, a BBQ and party featuring music, fun, games and booths to help students kick the school year off right. Held on August 28, the event helps new students become familiar with campus groups and make connections with classmates.

Dominican Undergraduate Summer Scholar Program 2011 (3:48)

Three Dominican students from different fields of study discuss the research they conducted in the Undergraduate Summer Scholar Program. The program offers undergraduates a $2,000 stipend and a tuition waiver for three academic credits to conduct research over the summer. Sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Investigations, the program offers undergraduates the opportunity to pursue intensive research often reserved for graduate students at other institutions.

Dominican students participate in service learning trip to Montana (2:47)

A group of Dominican students participated in a two-week service learning trip to Native American reservations in Montana and the Dakotas. The students created a booklet of information on environmental issues and taught this to Native American students at the reservation schools. The students also learned about Native American spirituality and visited historic sites and national parks.

Dominican University hosts Potterpalooza (3:15)

Dominican University hosted Potterpalooza, a celebration of the Harry Potter books and films, on Saturday, July 9. The event featured a dinner in the dining hall, photos with costumed characters, classes with DU professors, campus tours, Potter Jeopardy and wand making. The campus tours featured recreated scenes from the books and movies.

Students participate in three-week study trip to Cuba (3:06)

A group of 20 Dominican University students traveled to Cuba from May 13 to June 3. Dominican is the first university in the country to send students on a short term academic trip to Cuba since President Obama eased travel restrictions in January.

Highlights from Alumnae/i Reunion 2011 (2:43)

Dominican University hosted Reunion Weekend 2011 for all alumnae/i and friends on June 3-5. Watch this video for highlights from the weekend. Hear why some of the alums came back for reunion and what they love about Dominican University/Rosary College.

School of Education graduate named Fulbright Scholar (2:13)

Scott Fry, a 2011 graduate of the School of Education, has been selected to travel to South Africa in 2012 as a Fulbright Scholar. Fry participated in Teach for America and received his Master of Arts in Teaching at Dominican.

Class of 2011 Reflections: Part One (5:07)

Members of the class of 2011 share some of their experiences and highlights from their time at Dominican University. Part one features Justin Thirstrup, Angelica Diaz, Fanny Martinez and Tim Lazicki.

Class of 2011 Reflections: Part Two (5:25)

Members of the class of 2011 share some of their experiences and highlights from their time at Dominican University. Part two features Anna Walenski, Nicci Cisarik, Jamie Tade and Vicki Whooper.

Study Hall: David Perry (3:08)

In this edition of Study Hall, David Perry, assistant professor of history, discusses his research on Medieval history and how he sees Medieval stories and myths being used in contemporary society and popular culture. In this virtual study hall program, professors share their research, and viewers have the chance to ask questions and interact on the Dominican Facebook page.

Students present research at URSCI Expo (6:08)

The annual exposition of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Investigations (URSCI) will be held all day on Wednesday, April 6. This video features interviews with four of the students who will be presenting during the expo. For a complete schedule of the presentations visit the URSCI website.

Posted: April 4, 2011

Americana: Search for Cultural Identity (1:51)

Senior Angelica Diaz created a documentary film as part of her degree with distinction project. The film features interviews with Diaz's relatives who immigrated to America from Cuba, Puerto Rico and Mexico. The film will be shown during the Exposition of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Investigations on Wednesday, April 6 at 4:15 p.m. in the Social Hall.

Posted: April 1, 2011

Preview of 2011 Fashion Show: Awaken (2:29)

Dominican University's 2011 student fashion show will be held on Saturday, April 9 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 10 at 3 p.m. Models will exhibit over 125 original garments designed and created by students majoring in apparel design. The production is completely organized and staged by the apparel merchandising students. Tickets are $15 and $10 for students.

Posted: March 30, 2011

Study Hall: Scott Kreher (3:57)

In this edition of Study Hall, Scott Kreher, assistant professor of biology, discusses his research on the molecular and genetic basis of behavior. Kreher specifically studies the sense of smell in fruit flies. In this virtual study hall program, professors share their research, and viewers have the chance to ask questions and interact on the Dominican Facebook page.

National Catholic College Week 2011 (3:39)

In honor of National Catholic College Week from February 20-26, 2011, Dominican students reflect on what makes a Catholic higher education distinct.

Study Hall: Tracy Caldwell (5:32)

In this edition of Study Hall, Tracy Caldwell, assistant professor of psychology, discusses her research on the role humor plays in romantic relationships and attraction. Caldwell has conducted studies to determine the masculinity or femininity of certain humorous statements. In this virtual study hall program, professors share their research, and viewers have the chance to ask questions and interact on the Dominican Facebook page.

2010: The Year in Review (3:40)

Experience a year at Dominican University through pictures and videos of the numerous events on campus during 2010. Happy New Year!

Study Hall: Kathleen Odell (4:41)

In this edition of Study Hall, Kathleen Odell, assistant professor of economics in the Brennan School of Business, discusses her research on global microfinance. She recently published a report through the Grameen Foundation on "Measuring the Impact of Microfinance." Read the report here. In this new virtual study hall program, professors share their research, and viewers have the chance to ask questions and interact on the Dominican Facebook page.

Students learn about Aikido in seminar course (3:49)

Students in Dr. Dianne Costanzo's senior seminar class, "Aikido as Contemplation," are learning about virtues and values by reading Aristotle and Eastern philosophers. Once a week, they experience virtue in action by hitting the mats at Costanzo's dojo, where she is a sensei--an instructor of the Japanese martial art of Aikido.

Highlights from 2010 Mr. Dominican Competition (3:59)

The student Fashion Club organized the third annual Mr. Dominican competition on Tuesday, October 26. Six brave guys showcased their "talents" and "fashion style" in this pageant. Congratulations to Paul Anderson, who was crowned Mr. Dominican, and also to Armando Diaz, who received the Student Choice Award.

Professor ran Chicago Marathon to raise money for organizations (1:51)

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Charlie Stoops, associate professor in the Graduate School of Social Work, ran the Chicago Marathon on October 10 to raise funds for the Center for Domestic Peace, which he co-founded, and the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network. Stoops is raising money through the month of October. Visit either of the organizations' websites to make a contribution.

Students design bras for breast cancer awareness (3:01)

Apparel design students decorated bras for breast cancer awareness, and apparel merchandising students designed window displays to exhibit the bras in several stores in Forest Park and Oak Park. Each of the bras was decorated to represent a particular goddess.

Study Hall: Charlie Stoops (5:00)

In this edition of Study Hall, Charlie Stoops, associate professor in the Graduate School of Social Work, discusses his work with and research on men who use violence in relationships. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Stoops will be running in the Chicago Marathon on October 10 to raise funds for the Center for Domestic Peace, which he co-founded, and the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network. In this new virtual study hall program, professors share their research, and viewers have the chance to ask questions and interact on the Dominican Facebook page.

Alumna participates in Chicago Fashion Incubator Program (2:46)

Dominican University alumna Miriam Cecilia Carlson, '09, is currently participating in the Fashion Incubator Program, located in the Macy's on State Street. She was recently named in Michigan Avenue Magazine as an up and coming designer in Chicago. For information about her women's apparel line, miriam cecilia, visit miriamceciliacarlson.com.

Nutrition science students create award-winning burger (2:40)

A team of Dominican nutrition science students won first place in this summer's annual Burger Throwdown, sponsored by the American Culinary Federation's Windy City Chapter, with their Asian inspired burger recipe. Based on their success, the students were invited to make the burgers for the US Foodservice conference in September. Download a pdf of the burger recipe.

What's love got to do with it? (2:12)

In preparation for the Caritas Veritas Symposium, we asked students at the annual DU Fest the question "What's love got to do with it?" Listen to some of the responses as the students reflect on this question and the meaning of the university's motto, Caritas et Veritas (love and truth). This topic will be examined during the day-long Caritas Veritas Symposium on Tuesday, September 28. Click here for more information or to register for the symposium.

Scholarship Video (5:38)

Dominican has a long history of providing financial assistance to deserving students. Our scholarship video highlights this priority.

Study Hall: David Aron (5:25)

In this edition of Study Hall, David Aron, associate professor of marketing in the Brennan School of Business, discusses customer dissatisfaction and guerilla consumer behavior. He specifically examines the current consumer boycotts of BP gas stations. In this new virtual study hall program, professors share their research, and viewers have the chance to ask questions and interact on the Dominican Facebook page.

Highlights from Alumnae/i Reunion 2010 (2:15)

Dominican University hosted Reunion Weekend 2010 for all alumnae/i and friends on June 11-13. Watch this video for highlights from the weekend and hear why some of the alums came back for reunion.

Highlights from Blues and the Spirit II (3:51)

Dominican University hosted the second Blues and the Spirit Symposium on Chicago Blues and Gospel Music on June 9 and 10. The symposium commemorated the centennial of Howlin' Wolf's birth. Keynote speakers were Chuck D, co-founder of seminal rap group Public Enemy, and Dr. Karen Wilson, assistant director of the Gluck Fellows Program of the Arts at University of California, Riverside. The symposium also featured a pro jam with some of the original Howlin' Wolf sidemen and an after party at Rosa's Lounge.

Study Hall: Janice Monti (5:22)

In this edition of Study Hall, Janice Monti, chair of the sociology and criminology department, discusses her research on blues music and some of the myths connected to its creation and its relationship to African-American culture. Dominican will present the second biannual Blues and the Spirit Symposium on Chicago Blues and Gospel Music on June 9-10. In this new virtual study hall program, professors share their research, and viewers have the chance to ask questions and interact on the Dominican Facebook page.

Class of 2010 Reflections: Part One (4:02)

Members of the class of 2010 share some of their experiences and highlights from their time at Dominican University. Part one features Megan Russell, Joseph Merkel and Tracy Beswick.

Class of 2010 Reflections: Part Two (4:21)

Members of the class of 2010 share some of their experiences and highlights from their time at Dominican University. Part two features Ebony Benson, Rosana Godinez and Paul Gawlas.

Undergraduate Research & Creative Investigations Expo (2:08)

The Undergraduate Research and Creative Investigations (URCI) Expo was held at Dominican University on April 7, 2010. Throughout the day, students presented their research through oral presentations and poster presentations. Watch this video of highlights from the day. Visit the URCI page for more information.

Posted: April 19, 2010

Study Hall: Michael Stephens (3:24)

In this edition of Dominican University's Study Hall, Michael Stephens, assistant professor in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, discusses his research on the future of libraries and the hyperlinked library. In this new virtual study hall program, Dominican professors share their research and viewers have the chance to ask questions and interact on the Dominican Facebook page. Click here to interact on Facebook.

Posted: April 15, 2010

Senior Thesis Art Exhibitions (4:08)

The O'Connor Art Gallery showcases the culminating projects of graphic design, painting and drawing, photography, and sculpture students during the annual Senior Thesis Exhibitions. In this video, a few of the students discuss their senior thesis projects. The first exhibition will be open from April 8-17, with a reception on Sunday, April 11 from 4-6 p.m. The second exhibition will be open from April 21-30, with a reception on Sunday, April 25 from 4-6 pm.

Posted: April 9, 2010

Preview of 2010 Fashion Show: Bloom (2:12)

Dominican University's 2010 student fashion show will be held on Saturday, April 10 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 11 at 3 p.m. Models will exhibit over 150 original garments designed and created by students majoring in apparel design. The production is completely organized and staged by the apparel merchandising students. Tickets are $15 and $10 for students.

Posted: April 6, 2010

Students design window displays for Madison Street stores (1:53)

Students in the retail promotion and visual merchandising class recently designed window displays for several stores and boutiques on Madison Street in Forest Park.

Posted: March 25, 2010

Alternative Spring Break trip to Montgomery, Alabama (3:01)

A group of Dominican University students participated in a week-long immersion experience at Resurrection Catholic Missions in Montgomery, Alabama. The students did service at a grade school and children's hospital, as well as learned about Civil Rights history by visiting significant sites from the Civil Rights Movement.

Posted: March 24, 2010

Preview of Lend Me a Tenor (2:49)

The Performing Arts Center will present Lend Me a Tenor, a farce by Ken Ludwig, February 26-28 in the Martin Recital Hall. Friday and Saturday night performances begin at 7:30 p.m.; the Sunday performance begins at 3:00 p.m. General admission tickets are $15. For more information or to order tickets, contact the Dominican University box office at (708) 488-5000 or purchase tickets online at www.dom.edu/pac.

Posted: February 22, 2010

Study Hall: Jennifer Dunn (6:00)

In this first installment of Dominican University's Study Hall, Jennifer Dunn, assistant professor of rhetoric and communications, discusses her research in popular culture and rhetoric. She specifically looks at some of the cultural messages of the popular TV show, Mad Men. In this new virtual study hall program, Dominican professors share their research and viewers have the chance to ask questions and interact on the Dominican Facebook page. Click here to interact on Facebook.

Posted: February 21, 2010

Highlights from the Wacky Trike Bike Races (1:00)

Dominican University's Office of Student Involvement sponsored Wacky Trike Bike Races on Wednesday, January 27 in the old pool space. Participants raced in a circle on oversized tricycles. Watch some highlights from the "competition."

Posted: February 1, 2010