Monthly Archives: February 2012

March of Dimes ambassador’s story is close to Wright State hearts

Photo of Marri's mom Dawn Kilby, her younger sister and Marri, at right.

The March of Dimes likes to enlist young people to promote its annual fundraising campaigns, but the story of this year’s Miami Valley ambassador should be close to the heart of anyone with a Wright State connection. Continue reading

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“Lost in the Library” video series invites students to explore

Photo of the Student Technology Assistance Center at the Wright State Dunbar Library

Super-spy librarians, kung fu shelvers and star-crossed lovers locking eyes over their computer work stations. These are the characters of Lost in the Library… Continue reading

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$37M WSU research hub to bring 125 jobs

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Wright State University wants to build a $37 million neuroscience and engineering research hub that would employ about 125 people under one roof, including key faculty hires that will enhance WSU’s reputation for research. The facility would … Continue reading

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Shakespeare’s Shylock shines on stage

Photo of a scene from The Merchant of Venice

Greed, revenge, passion and jealousy abound at the Wright State theatre department’s production of William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice.” Continue reading

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Wright State liaison tapped for Ohio Hispanic commission

((Excerpt)) Tony Ortiz, Latino community liaison for Wright State University , this week was named to an Ohio advisory commission on Hispanic/Latino communities. Gov. John Kasich appointed Ortiz to the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs for a term ending Oct. … Continue reading

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Wright State inks agreement with Israeli institute

Wright State University is partnering with the Israel Leadership Institute to promote academic exchange and international understanding. Continue reading

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Wright State’s Tony Ortiz appointed to Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs

Headshot of Tony Ortiz

Gov. John Kasich has appointed Tony Ortiz, Latino community liaison for Wright State University, to the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs. Continue reading

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Leadership Organization helps students UP to their Ultimate Potential

For aspiring, established and graduating leaders, Omicron Delta Kappa’s annual conference is an opportunity to learn a little more about leadership… Continue reading

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Archivist Gino Pasi’s paper, “Wine of Redemption: A Second-Generation Italian American Continues a Wine Making Tradition” was accepted for presentation at Mercyhurst University’s 4th Biennial Colloquium on the Americas coming up April 13-14 in Erie, PA. The colloquium theme this … Continue reading

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2012 Adventure Summit a hit

Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State University presented the 2012 Adventure Summit Friday and Saturday in the Wright State’s Student Union. Continue reading

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