Monthly Archives: December 2010

Small business center best in state

SBDC wins state award photo

The Ohio Department of Development has recognized Wright State’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) with the 2010 Center Performance Award for best performance out of 38 centers throughout Ohio. Wright State received the award for its client interactions and the … Continue reading

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Lang Hong receives International Education Award

Lang Hong

Lang Hong, professor of electrical engineering, is this year’s recipient of the International Education Award for expanding global awareness and international understanding on the Wright State campus and in the surrounding communities. The award is given by the University Center … Continue reading

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Professor awarded Smithsonian Research Fellowship

Inder Khera, professor of marketing and international business, was recently selected for a Smithsonian Research Fellow designation by the Smithsonian Institution. Khera will conduct consumer research at various museums operated by the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. He is the first … Continue reading

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Honorary degree nominations sought

Each year Wright State University considers the possibility of awarding honorary degrees to individuals whose contributions to society have been truly distinguished. Any faculty or staff member, alumnus or member of the Board of Trustees may submit nominations to the … Continue reading

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The renovation and expansion project at Wright State University–Lake Campus was recognized with a Merit Award in the New Buildings, Additions, Renovations and Restoration category at the 2010 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Ohio Honor Awards. The award was presented … Continue reading

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National Science Olympiad coming to Wright State

Dr. Hopkins speaking at Science Olympiad press conference

Wright State University announced on Dec. 1 that it has been selected as the site for the National Science Olympiad Tournament, which pits teams of bright young students from around the country in science and engineering competitions that often involve … Continue reading

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Even exchange

Dalian Chinese Campus Visit

If you were to develop a model exchange program between American and overseas universities, you would be hard pressed to find a better example than the ties between Wright State University and Dalian Jiaotong University–Information Engineering Institute. Since its beginning … Continue reading

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In Memory of Adrian Rake

Adrian Rake

Adrian Rake, a former faculty member and researcher in the Department of Biological Sciences, passed away November 13. Rake relocated to Saint Croix in the Virgin Islands in 1998, but he always had a special fondness for Wright State, his … Continue reading

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In Memory of Nick Davis

Nick Davis, former director of continuing education at Wright State University’s Kettering Center, passed away on October 22. Davis graduated from Oakwood High School and attended the University of Michigan, before being appointed to the United States Naval Academy at … Continue reading

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