Monthly Archives: October 2011

Experts say U.S. role is vital to Libya transition

((Excerpt)) Vaughn Shannon, a political science professor at Wright State University, said the transition in Libya is the “perfect time for multilateralism.” “Having a voice and working with all the others who care about that area of North Africa is … Continue reading

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Hanks applauds WSU’s state arts honor

((Excerpt)) Film star Tom Hanks offered his congratulations by video on Thursday, Oct. 20, when several arts programs at Wright State University were designated an Ohio Center of Excellence by the state Board of Regents. The departments of art, art … Continue reading

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Wright State Recognized as Ohio Center of Excellence

CELIA Encouraging Future Collaborations in the Arts
Photo of CELIA Director Hank Dahlman

Chancellor Jim Petro named Wright State’s CELIA an Ohio Center of Excellence in Cultural and Societal Transformation. Continue reading

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Tom Hanks praises Wright State arts programs

Photo of actor Tom Hanks

Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks, who has starred in . . . Continue reading

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Film by Wright State professors to screen at NYC’s Lincoln Center

Picture from the documentary "Growing Up Female"

In 1971, the modern women’s movement was picking up steam… Continue reading

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Fifth annual Wright State University Regional Summit kicks off

The Wright State University Regional Summit started in 2007 with a goal of connecting the university with industry thought leaders from the Dayton region. Continue reading

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TechNet-Aero Conference Begins

Video

((Excerpt)) Those behind the convention say this event, one of many that is helping Dayton progress. “Here’s a great example of some very positive things in terms of different aerospace contractors and universities researchers all doing really exciting things despite … Continue reading

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‘Occupy’ protest movement spreads to WSU

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The angst over politicians’ ties to big business and Wall Street has spilled over to colleges and universities with an “Occupy Wright State University” event scheduled for today. The meeting set for 4:30 p.m. on the campus … Continue reading

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WSRI on display at TechNet-Aero

State Sen. Chris Widener (leftg) speaks to S. Narayanan, Ph.D., executive director of the Wright State Research Institute and dean of Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Sciences, and engineer David Gross, Ph.D., at an unmanned aerial vehicle display at TechNet-Aero.

Technology and capabilities from Wright State University, the Wright State Research Institute and the National Center for Medical Readiness (NCMR) are on display… Continue reading

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The STAC: Ten years and still going strong

Photo of the Student Technology Assistance Center (STAC) at Wright State

Ten years ago, four computers, a scanner and a video-capture station unceremoniously appeared together in Allyn Hall. Continue reading

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