Monthly Archives: October 2011

“Think Pink Week” on campus to raise awareness of breast cancer

In addition to publicizing the battle against breast cancer, the events are designed to raise money to fund breast cancer research and awareness efforts, through the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation.

A yogurt-eating contest, whipped cream pie-throwing and other events connected to Think Pink Week will spring up on Wright State’s quad… Continue reading

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Footlights: WSU ready to roll out ‘Hairspray’

((Excerpt)) Wright State University Theatre is like a corner of Broadway these days. One big musical, “Hairspray,” is ready to go up, starting Thursday. Rehearsals have also begun for another big production, “Rent,” which opens in January. The first order … Continue reading

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Howloween Hoopla

After the basketball exhibition, fans will be encouraged to stay for the WSU volleyball match on the main floor.

The free event will be open to the public as a day for trick-or-treaters as well as a chance to see the players in action before the season starts. Continue reading

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In German matchup of former WSU standouts, Wood tops Duggins

((Excerpt)) Former Wright State teammates DaShaun Wood and Vaughn Duggins met on the court in Germany for the first time on Sunday. Wood’s team won the game, but Duggins had the better statistical night. Wood’s ALBA Berlin beat Duggins’ Walter … Continue reading

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WSU Fine and Performing Arts honored

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – Honors Thursday for Wright State University’s Fine and Performing Arts Department. It was awarded the Center of Excellence Award by Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro and Wright State President David Hopkins. A video … Continue reading

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Ten Top Women named for 2011

((Excerpt)) DAYTON – Ten Miami Valley women have been named 2011 recipients of the Ten Top Women awards. The honor, initiated in 1962, recognizes leaders in the community who contribute time and talent for the greater good. A luncheon in … Continue reading

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Wright State commemorates Kristallnacht with film premiere

Photo of men at the Nuremberg trials.

The Night of Broken Glass was a series of attacks against Jews in Germany and Austria on the night of Nov. 9, 1938. Continue reading

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Multicultural Halloween celebrates fall fun around the world

Photo of students dressed as the Cat in the Hat and as a penguin at the 2010 Multicultural Halloween.

When Americans think of October, they think of jack-o’-lanterns, candy corn and witches. Continue reading

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First Responders Participate In Calamityville Training

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio — Being prepared in the case of a disaster is the mission of Calamityville, and on Wednesday first responders were put to the test. The National Center for Medical Readiness at Wright State University, better known as … Continue reading

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Tom Hanks sends his congratulations to CELIA

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro, joined by Wright State President David R. Hopkins, Thursday named Wright State University’s Center for Collaborative Education, Leadership and Innovation in the Arts (CELIA) an Ohio Center of Excellence in … Continue reading

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