Monthly Archives: May 2012

Man shares story of saving ex-Rep. Giffords’ life

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The former intern for ex-U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords who rushed to her aid in the moments after she was shot last year shared his story and made a call to public service to about 100 Wright State … Continue reading

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Gabby Giffords’ Intern Gives Speech at Wright State

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The man credited with helping save the life of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was in the Miami Valley Wednesday night.  Daniel Hernandez spoke at Wright State University as part of the University Presidential Lecture Series. Read more … Continue reading

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Gabrielle Giffords’ rescuer speaks at Wright State

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President Obama called Daniel Hernandez a hero for his actions following the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Continue reading

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Li named dean of Raj Soin College of Business

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Joanne Li, professor and chair of the Department of Finance at Towson University in Maryland, has been named dean of Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading

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The Gentle Way, the Wright Way: national judo tournament coming to the Nutter Center

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A Russian competitor meets his English rival on the floor. A French referee gives the signal and the match begins. The remarkable thing? All three of them are speaking in Japanese. Continue reading

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Raiders walk for healthier babies

Wright State students, faculty, staff support March of Dimes
Photo of Wright students, faculty and staff at the 2012 Miami Valley March For Babies.

The March of Dimes’ annual Miami Valley March for Babies fundraising campaign finished with a flourish last week, thanks in part to efforts by Wright State students, faculty and staff.

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Human Performance Consortium Renamed AHEAD

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The Human Performance Consortium, a collaborative alliance of government, academia and industry, has changed its name to AHEAD—the Alliance for Human Effectiveness and Advancement. Continue reading

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Human Performance Consortium changes name

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The Human Performance Consortium has rebranded itself AHEAD — Alliance for Human Effectiveness and Advancement — to better define what it does and expand its ranks to compete for contracts with the 711th Human Performance Wing at … Continue reading

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Raider pup!

Wright State Service Dog program growing with puppy-fueled exuberance

Aerosmith has arrived on campus. So have Etta, Draconis and Chevy too. Continue reading

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Tom Archdeacon to discuss Dayton sports during “Legends” lecture

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Dayton Daily News columnist Tom Archdeacon will present “Dayton Sports Through the Arch” on May 11. Continue reading

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