Monthly Archives: July 2012

Pre-college kids decorate cakes, lakes

Photo of pre-college camper Ha-min Bae

The Office of Pre-College Programs offers a wide variety of week-long learning opportunities for K–12 students “camping” at Wright State University this summer. Continue reading

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Wright State bolsters relations with sister city universities

Photo of the Wright State sister city delegation.

Research partnerships and initiatives for future collaboration are being forged between Wright State and several European universities. Continue reading

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$374M Impact over 5 years estimated for Calamityville

((Excerpt)) The city is banking on the development of Calamityville, the National Center for Medical Readiness, as a driver of economic growth in the region. But, that impact won’t be seen for several years because the 54-acre site run by … Continue reading

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Chillicothe native, 72, showcases his love of learning, earns six degrees on same day

((Excerpt)) CHILLICOTHE — Tom Miller is a competitive poker player, but he’s never had a hand quite like the one he held June 9 at Wright State University’s commencement ceremony. Miller, 72, received six — yes, six — bachelor’s degrees … Continue reading

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Wright State strengthens its Turkish connection

Photo of The Dayton-area delegation announces agreements with Turkey during a news conference at the Ahiska Turkish American Community Center in Dayton.

An expedition to Turkey by a Dayton-area delegation that included Wright State University produced Memoranda of Understandings with several Turkish universities. Continue reading

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CORE Scholar revives articles online

Photo of Jan Wildermuth, head of the Wright State libraries’ digital services

Wright State faculty members have a fast new option for publishing scholarly materials, from their latest works to previously published articles. Continue reading

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ALA Program Summary: E-Elephant in the Room

((Excerpt)) On Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the ALA conference, several hundred librarians gathered for an interesting discussion on eBook collection development practices.  This ALA Program was a panel discussion featuing eBook collection development practices from both academic and public … Continue reading

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Wright State under extreme heat warning

The Wright State community urges you to take care of yourself and others by taking extra precautions because of the extreme heat in the region and recent power outages… Continue reading

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Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty member chosen for national leadership program

Headshot of Dr. Roman

Brenda J.B. Roman, M.D., is one of 54 individuals chosen nationally to be part of the 18th incoming class for ELAM®, the only program in the United States dedicated to preparing senior women faculty for positions of leadership at academic health centers. Continue reading

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Pre-college campers discover dinosaurs, ice cakes, think like da Vinci

Photo of pre-college student Cooper Glogely

The Office of Pre-College Programs offers a wide variety of week-long learning opportunities for K–12 students “camping” at Wright State University this summer. Continue reading

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