Monthly Archives: June 2011

Soap-making Wright State student, employee featured on TV

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((Excerpt)) YELLOW SPRINGS — Stephen Rumbaugh has been making soap since 2009. He started  blending oil and making soap after losing his job. “It was something I’ve always wanted to do and thought well now I’ve got the time, I’ll … Continue reading

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BRAC radar research: Wright State’s key role

Photo of Brian Rigling, associate professor at Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science.

The Air Force’s research to develop radar that can better resist enemy jamming… Continue reading

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Juniors, seniors dance to “Rhythm of Life”

Photo of three dancers, each on one foot.

The dance program presented its annual Junior/Senior Dance Concert. Continue reading

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Former WSU golfer advances to U.S. Open in Springfield qualifier

((Excerpt)) Jesse Hutchins, a former Wright State golfer, used a birdie on the first playoff hole of a U.S. Open qualifier at Springfield Country Club on Monday to become one of two players in the field to qualify for the … Continue reading

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Robot lawn mower team places third

Photo of a Wright State student remotely driving a robotic lawn mower.

Wright State University’s robotic lawn mowing team placed in the top three… Continue reading

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Theatre dept. announces blockbuster season

Photo of a scene from August: Osage County featuring a woman with hands and eyes raised to the ceiling.

Featuring five popular titles audiences are sure to recognize . . . Continue reading

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Students, refugees celebrate summer with a feast

Photo of African refugee sitting on a front stoop of a home in Dayton during a block party.

In such a dark time, a caring community and compassionate teachers are blessings. Luckily for African refugees in Dayton, both of those things exist. Continue reading

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Dayton Development Coalition promotes Hoagland to president, CEO

In addition to his six years as Vandalia’s city manager, Hoagland has been the city of Kettering’s assistant city manager and economic development manager. He previously served for six years in the Montgomery County community and economic development office. Hoagland … Continue reading

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Wright State grad sings national anthem at MLB game

Photo of JumboTron at Washington National baseball game showing Wright State grad Nick Verina signing the national anthem.

Wright State alumnus Nick Verina sang the national anthem at a Major League Baseball game in May. Verina sang at a Washington Nationals game in Washington, D.C. Continue reading

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Robotic lawnmower competition

BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (WDTN) – Imagine never having to trudge around the lawn pushing a lawnmower again. Engineering students have an idea and they tested them Saturday at Siebenthalers Beaver Valley Garden Center in Beavercreek. Robotic lawnmowers were everywhere. The students … Continue reading

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