Monthly Archives: May 2012

Dance majors go “Into the Unknown”

Photo of dancers in purple

Wright State’s junior and senior dance majors will present their world premiere works June 1–2. Continue reading

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Wright State Army ROTC Commander: Optimism our greatest Memorial Day decoration

Wright State Army ROTC cadets stand in formation as their commander makes remarks about Memorial Day.

“A decoration is more than just a ribbon, a flower or a medal. It is our way of gracing someone’s memory and service with honor… Continue reading

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Patch Adams, M.D., to deliver Boonshoft School of Medicine commencement address

Ninety-five graduates will receive their hard-earned medical degrees at 32nd commencement this evening

The 95 members of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine class of 2012 will be awarded M.D. degrees during the school’s commencement ceremony on May 25. Continue reading

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State directs $2.1M for scholarships

((Excerpt)) A total $2.1 million will go to 80 students who will commit to serve three years in Ohio as a primary care doctor or nurse through the Choose Ohio First Scholarship program. The program has benefited more than 4,000 … Continue reading

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Wright State considers $284 tuition increase

((Excerpt)) Wright State University will consider raising tuition $284 for undergraduate students next year – bringing annual tuition to $8,354. That works out to the maximum increase allowed by the state of 3.5 percent. There’s a large crowd at a … Continue reading

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Wright State prof, Yellow Springs resident to be featured in awareness campaign

A Yellow Spring man is getting a spot on an online calender as part of a national awareness campaign. A profile of Roger Siervogel, a professor of community health at Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine, will be featured … Continue reading

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Wright State proposes fiscal 2013 budget to trustees

Photo of Mark Polatajko, vice president for business and fiscal affairs

Wright State proposed its fiscal 2013 budget to its Board of Trustees which is designed to capitalize on WSU financial stewardship, delivering student success and driving economic development. Continue reading

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CEO/athlete who regained his sight will address Wright State disabilities workshop

Photo of Michael May

The man who holds the downhill speed skiing record for a totally blind person and whose company developed the first accessible GPS for the blind will be the featured speaker at a national workshop hosted by Wright State University. Continue reading

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Wright State to open One-Stop student enrollment services center

The registrar, bursar and financial aid offices are the big three student enrollment services, and soon they’ll be on one floor. Continue reading

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Student artist reflects “The Growing Mind” with library sculpture

Photo of Megan Dooley-Smallwood with her sculpture

The Growing Mind, a large sculpture on display outside the Dunbar Library was created by senior art major Megan Dooley-Smallwood. Continue reading

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