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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
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NATO public panels to be livestreamed, participants announced
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — As part of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly happening downtown, the public can participate in forums held at the University of Dayton. Several panels will be presented throughout the weekend of May 22-25, held in tandem with the NATO summit downtown. Panels are open to the public, at UD's Roger Glass Center of the Arts, 29 Creative Way, Dayton. Why is NATO coming to Dayton? Each day will offer three panels, focusing on different topics of discussion relating to peace and security, as well as Dayton's role in the Dayton Peace Accords. Panels will feature elected officials, security and policy experts and local leaders from across the NATO countries. While the public is welcome to attend in person, the panels will also be livestreamed by Dayton Access Television (DATV). To learn more about livestreaming, click here. To attend these panels, attendees need to acquire a ticket, which are available free of charge. UD shared a statement with 2 NEWS, expressing their excitement to be a part of this historic weekend in the city of Dayton. We are incredibly appreciative of Rep. Mike Turner for the opportunity to host part of the NATO parliamentary assembly at the Roger Glass Center for the Arts. We look forward to showcasing the center and helping provide our community opportunities to hear leaders and policy experts from NATO countries discuss the Dayton Peace Accords, a seminal moment in local and international history, and the current tenuous situation in the Balkans, highlighting the need for the transatlantic alliance to work together toward a lasting peace.' Eric Spina, UD president LIST: Public invited to forums during NATO Assembly Thursday, May 22, will be the first day of panels. Participants for Panel 1 were announced on Wednesday: Introductory Remarks: Dr. Eric Spina, President of the University of DaytonModerator: Erwan Lagadec, Chair of NATO and EU studies at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs Panelists: Fred Kempe, President & CEO of the Atlantic Council Derek Twigg MP, Head of UK Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Raimond Kaljulaid, Head of Estonian Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Trond Helleland, Head of Norwegian Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly 2 NEWS will update this article when information on the next two panels is publicly available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
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‘We're being proactive;' University president speaks out after announcing dozens of layoffs
More than 60 educators will not return to the University of Dayton next school year. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7′s Amber Jenkins is scheduled to speak to the university's president tonight. She will have the latest on their cuts and the impact LIVE on News Center 7 at 11:00. TRENDING STORIES: Teen formally charged after gun with illegal 'Glock switch' found at Springfield school Driver who caused deadly school bus crash wants conviction thrown out, says trial wasn't fair CareFlight responds after car crashes into house in Clark County Approximately 45 professional faculty members will not have their contract renewed for the 2025-26 academic year, and 20 staff positions have been eliminated. University of Dayton President Eric Spina said these layoffs will support the university's long-term sustainability and help to keep the university out of a financial deficit. Low enrollment is one of the challenges UD is facing by downsizing programs, departments, and the workforce. 'The environment in which higher ed operates has changed dramatically and just like every other business sector, automotive, healthcare, IT… The environment changes, higher ed needs to change. And we're being proactive before we run into a deficit and make certain we continue to thrive,' Spina said. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
