Monthly Archives: April 2012

Wright State professor named president of national association

((Excerpt)) Rudy Fichtenbaum, a Wright State University professor, has been elected to lead a national professional association for faculty. Fichtenbaum has been chosen to serve as president of the American Association of University Professors, which supports faculty unionization, tenure and … Continue reading

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Whitmore to be honored for international work

Photo of Anthony Whitmore with members of the Ahiska Turkish community.

Anthony B. Whitmore, who helped connect Wright State University with a university in Turkey and helped get the growing local Ahiska Turkish community more involved in the Dayton area, has won the International Student Advocate Award. Continue reading

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WSU Model UN honor

((Excerpt)) The Model United Nationals team from Wright State University was one of only 17 schools to be  recognized as having an outstanding delegation. Watch video at WDTN Living Dayton.

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Arts Around the World: international students celebrate heritage

Photo of a performance from the 2011 International Friendship Affair at Wright State.

The International Friendship Affair brings together Macedonian dancers and Danish singers this year in a celebration of Arts Around the World. Continue reading

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Participation, dollars surging for Wright State’s Relay for Life cancer fundraiser

Photo of the 2011 Relay for Life

With just a few days to go before the 2012 Relay, they’ve rolled out a catchy slogan to try and drive even more participation: 10, 10, 10—10 minutes, 10 dollars and 10 friends. Continue reading

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March of Dimes walk announced

((Excerpt)) On April 28, WSU is hosting an enormous walk for March of Dimes. Hear how March of Dimes began, how they are helping families in our community, and how you can join in! Read more and watch the video … Continue reading

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Wright State Model UN team a model of success

Photo of The 2012 Model UN conference at the United Nations in New York City.

For the 33nd year in a row, Wright State University’s Model United Nations team achieved the highest recognition possible at the national conference in New York City. Continue reading

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Wright State mourns loss of Fred Moore

((Excerpt)) Fred Moore, a key player on Wright State University’s 1982-83 NCAA Division II national championship team, died Monday morning at Hospice in Cincinnati after a battle with cancer. Moore, who came to Wright State from Louisville, Ky., helped the … Continue reading

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State lagging in grads needed to fill new jobs

((Excerpt)) Ohio is not on track to produce enough college graduates to fill the anticipated 1.7 million new jobs that will be created statewide by 2018, according to new research. Ohio has about 36 percent of working-age adults with a … Continue reading

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Winner of “The Apprentice” to speak at Wright State event

((Excerpt)) The winner of “The Apprentice” season four, Randall Picknett, will make an appearance this week at Wright State University. Picknett, also an author and entrepreneur, will be the keynote speaker this Wednesday for the school’s 12th annual diversity conference, … Continue reading

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