Monthly Archives: October 2011

Donation to enhance Wright State geology studies

((Excerpt)) A $5 million product gift to Wright State University Latest from The Business Journals will make it easier for geology graduate students to study underground rock formations, deposits and reserves filled with natural gas and oil. Latest from The Business … Continue reading

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“Welcome to the ’60s”

Wright State theatre department presents “Hairspray”
Photo of an actor singing into a microphone.

Wright State theatre department presents “Hairspray.” Continue reading

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‘The X Factor’ reaches out with Twitter

((Excerpt)) Twitter is making its way onto reality TV. Simon Cowell’s singing show, “The X Factor,” which features a former Wright State University student on its judging panel, says it will be the first reality show to incorporate Twitter into … Continue reading

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Wright State track star Cassandra Lloyd featured on ABC 22/Fox 45’s She’s Got Game

Watch the video at DaytonsNewsSource.com

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Area high school students to be immersed in French

Photo of students and Pascale Abadie, a French lecturer at Wright State from French Immersion day 2009.

Experts say the best way to learn a language is to surround yourself with people who speak only that language. Continue reading

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Artist melds new, old media

((Excerpt)) Paul Catanese, the featured artist at Wright State University’s Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries through Jan. 8, calls his work “a hybrid.” The Chicago artist uses the definition to describe his combining of technology with “traditional” and “new media.” … Continue reading

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Local female surgeon gets national award

((Excerpt)) The Association of Women Surgeons has bestowed its most prestigious award on Dr. Margaret Dunn, executive associate dean of Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. Dunn, the first woman to practice general surgery in the Dayton region and … Continue reading

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Wright State’s Bolinga Center to host ABCC Conference

The Bolinga Center is hosting the 21st Annual National Conference for the Association for Black Culture Centers (ABCC) Oct. 27–30 in the Wright State Student Union. Continue reading

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WSU lands funds for laser project

((Excerpt)) Wright State University will get more than $230,000 to buy equipment as part of a public-private partnership to boost educational opportunities and advance the commercialization of laser technology. Read more at WDTN.com

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Flat tax becoming a
 big issue in GOP race

((Excerpt)) The idea of a flat tax — a perennial favorite of some conservatives — is once again getting attention, with three Republican presidential contenders offering hybrid versions of a simplified tax system. … “In general a flat tax, if … Continue reading

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