Monthly Archives: September 2012

Some EMTs, firefighters want guns on job

((Excerpt)) A debate is ramping up at the state level over whether to let EMTs and firefighters carry guns on the job. Some emergency medical services workers say they now routinely face more violent patients and dangerous situations. But the … Continue reading

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Hopkins credits university for Regional Leadership award

Photo of Dr. Hopkins

The Dayton Business Journal has chosen President David R. Hopkins to receive the Regional Leadership Award for 2012. Continue reading

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David Hopkins named DBJ’s Regional Leadership recipient for 2012

((Excerpt)) David Hopkins, president of Wright State University, has been selected as the recipient of the Regional Leadership Award for 2012 by the Dayton Business Journal. The award is part of the DBJ’s Business of the Year awards program, and … Continue reading

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Raider recruitment: two-day job fair gives students and alumni employment opportunities

Photo form 2010 recruiting days.

Recruiting Day Events Series will kick off Sept. 18 for Fall 2012. Continue reading

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Ribbon-cutting held for new Mini University greenhouse

Photo of Thorner and Hopkins cutting the ribbon

President David R. Hopkins and several elected officials were on hand to celebrate the new dome. Continue reading

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Wright State photographer’s work to appear in art shows

Photo of trailer in park

Photographic art by Wright State senior photographer William “Will” Jones will be on display in two exhibitions in Ohio and Kentucky. Continue reading

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Advance Screening of Sundance Film “ESCAPE FIRE: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare” on Sept. 19

Documentary and discussion about U.S. health care open to the public
Cropped photo of the Escape Fire poster

The film tackles the issue of rising health care costs. Continue reading

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Vice President Joe Biden draws crowd

Photo of Joe Biden speaking at a podium

Biden made a campaign stop, attracting about 500 people. Continue reading

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Same-day medical care available on campus beginning Sept. 17

Construction photo of the Physicians Building

Wright State Physicians is opening WrightCare, a same-day medical care service, at its new state-of-the-art facility. Continue reading

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Memorial for former Wright State President Paige E. Mulhollan set for Oct. 5

Photo of Paige E. Mulhollan

Please join the Wright State University community for a celebration honoring the life of Wright State’s third president Paige E. Mulhollan Friday, October 5 at 1:00 p.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room. Continue reading

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