Monthly Archives: April 2011

In the Ring

Wright State graduate Brian Garry among world’s most famous boxing referees
photo of Brian Gary and Muhammad Ali

Brian Garry loves to talk about boxing. The Wright State graduate took interest in the sport as a youngster tagging along with his father to a union hall gym in Springfield, Ohio, in the 1950s. Little did he know then … Continue reading

Posted in Magazine, News |

The Fruit of the Vine

More than 35 years after their first meeting in a Wright State geology lab, Julia Staigers and Gerard Koschal are staying busy in their retirement, owning and operating their own winery
photo of Julia Staigers and Gerard Koschal

When Julia Staigers ’76 and Gerard “Gerry” Koschal ’75 decided they wanted a vineyard, they moved to the Dundee Hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, approximately 30 miles southwest of Portland. That was in 1987. Today, they not only have their … Continue reading

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A Daughter’s Lasting Tribute

photo of Jacob Jaworski, the recipient of Rosemary Ramsey Scholarship

Like many children growing up during the Great Depression, Rosemary P. Ramsey’s parents had to quit school in order to assist their families financially. Yet they valued education so dearly that they insisted their two daughters receive a private education … Continue reading

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Earth Day every day this week at Wright State

Earth Day may be Friday, April 22, but environmentally minded students, faculty and staff at Wright State University will begin celebrating early. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, News, Special Categories |

“Reflections of a Black Deaf Woman” to be presented on campus

Award-winning performing artist Michelle Banks will present her one-woman show. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology |

Lake Campus largely unaffected by storms

Storms that spawned a tornado in Celina resulted in no damage on campus or disruption of classes. Continue reading

Posted in Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News |

Wright State athletic trainer, mentor in spotlight

Usually it’s the athletes competing in the arena that get all the glory, but a Wright State University athletic trainer is commanding some recognition for her superior work as a mentor. Continue reading

Posted in Awards, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, Special Categories |

New Nutter Center scoreboard coming this summer, and the mockups look good

((Excerpt)) Had a chance to catch up with Wright State Athletic Director Bob Grant in his office this morning, and we covered a few topics that will be discussed here in the next week or two. One of them was … Continue reading

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WSU’s 2nd Annual Project Runway

Mondo Guerra, runner-up of "Project Runway" season 8, was a guest judge.

Celebrity designer Mondo Guerra guest judged. Continue reading

Posted in Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Photos |

2nd ‘Michael Jackson’ show added at Nutter

((Excerpt)) Due to demand, Cirque du Soleil has added a June 7 performance of the touring showcase “Michael Jackson: The Immortal” at Wright State University’s Ervin J. Nutter Center in Fairborn. The other show is June 6. Both start at … Continue reading

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