Monthly Archives: December 2010

Wright State University to host national science contest

The Miami Valley’s budding scientists will have a chance to showcase their skills close to home when Wright State University hosts the 2013 Science Olympiad—the nation’s largest science competition. DaytonDailyNews.com →

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Ohio 444 through Wright-Patterson could close by 2012

The Air Force’s plan to relocate part of Ohio 444 in Fairborn could create new opportunities for office and commercial development and additional access to Wright State University’s campus, Fairborn city officials said Tuesday. DaytonDailyNews.com →

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Wright State University program helps teach students to launch businesses

College programs that teach students how to start their own businesses are becoming more popular in part because the sluggish economy is limiting the number of job opportunities at existing businesses, officials said. Last fall, Wright State created a Master’s … Continue reading →

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Intelligence analyst school expanding course offerings in 2011

A school organized to help train the next generation of intelligence analysts for government and industry jobs is expanding its course offerings in 2011, including day and night offerings, post-graduate instruction and additional software training. DaytonDailyNews.com →

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Companies using branded apps to reach consumers

Advertisers are attempting to break into people’s worlds in innovative ways—even when that world is a virtual farm in a popular online social game. “Some of these brands, rather than trying to broadcast 30-second TV ads, are really getting involved … Continue reading →

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Olympic snowboarder's dad to speak at adventure series

Lou Vito, father of Olympic snowboarder and Bellefontaine native Louie Vito, will talk about how he helped his son train to become a world-class athlete during the Adventure Speaker Series today at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. The Five Rivers MetroParks and … Continue reading →

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Dayton in top 10 for military retirees

A big announcement by the United Services Automobile Association and Military.com puts Dayton in the top 10. Dayton ranked on the list due to the high number of variables important to military retirees. WDTN.com →

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Wright State mourns passing of former trustee, Honorable James Cannon

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Stephanie Gottschlich

The Wright State family is mourning the Honorable James F. Cannon, former Wright State University trustee and alumnus and retired Dayton Municipal Court judge, who died Friday, Nov. 5, after an extended illness. He was 79. Funeral services for Cannon … Continue reading →

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Victoria Theatre Association signs over archives to Wright State on Nov. 14

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Stephanie Gottschlich

Records that document the century and a half of the Victoria Theatre’s existence were officially turned over to the Wright State University Libraries at a deed-signing ceremony on Sunday, November 14, during the 20th anniversary celebration of the renovation and … Continue reading →

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Jim Brown named executive director of Wright State University’s Nutter Center

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Wright State Media Team

James “Jim” W. Brown II, CFE, has been named executive director of Wright State University’s Nutter Center. Brown, 45, who has served as associate director of the center for the past 11 years, has been a facility manager in the … Continue reading →

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