Monthly Archives: January 2012

Honors Institute dives into “Earth’s Oceans”

Photo of Dr. Robert Ballard

The man who discovered the wreck of the RMS Titanic, which struck an iceberg and sank during its maiden trans-Atlantic voyage in 1912, will be the featured speaker at the Wright State University 2012 Honors Institute. Continue reading

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MoversandShakers 2011

((Excerpt)) eBook Guru Driven by zeal to improve service, academic librarian Sue Polanka dove into investigating technologies that would serve library users. Before long, this head of reference and instruction at Wright State University Libraries was blogging about ebooks and … Continue reading

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Wright State hires neurology chair

((Excerpt)) The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine has chosen Dr. Kenneth Gaines to chair its newly formed neurology department. Gaines will take the reins May 1. In addition, he will serve as a neurology professor within the medical … Continue reading

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Alumna’s trailer park film to screen at Slamdance

Photo of a girl sitting on a railroad track.

PARK is the story of a girl living in a trailer park and drifting through life. Continue reading

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Raiders ready to ring in the Year of the Dragon

Photo of three students dressed in Asian garb on stage giving the report of the year for the World, the U.S. and Wright State.

In many Asian cultures, the dragon is a symbol of success, royalty, happiness and good luck. In China, the dragon represents the emperor and the country itself. Continue reading

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Chairman named for new neurology department

((Excerpt)) DAYTON — Capping a two-year search, Dr. Kenneth J. Gaines on May 1 becomes chair of the new neurology department at Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. The medical school and Premier Health Partners, who are partnering on … Continue reading

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New transplant team joins faculty of Boonshoft School of Medicine

Three new transplant surgeons expand transplant services and research at Miami Valley Hospital

The new team will also focus on cutting-edge research in the transplant field. Continue reading

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Theatre students rock controversial hit musical

Photo of three male students during a scene from Rent.

Wright State continues its 2011-12 theatre season with the rock musical “RENT.” Continue reading

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Wright State holds inaugural Martin Luther King, Jr. march, rally

Photo of students participating in MLK march at Wright State.

Wright State University’s first Martin Luther King, Jr. march and rally to honor the late civil-rights leader drew scores of participants… Continue reading

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Kenneth J. Gaines, M.D., M.B.A., named chair of new Dept. of Neurology at the Boonshoft School of Medicine

DAYTON, Ohio—Following a nationwide search, the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine has named Kenneth J. Gaines, M.D., M.B.A. Continue reading

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