Monthly Archives: October 2012

AHNA to celebrate birthday with fall fun

Photo of performer from Asian Culture Night 2011

Since its inception in 1997, the Asian/Hispanic/Native American Center (AHNA) has played an integral role in providing Wright State and the Dayton community with academic, social and cultural service. Continue reading

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President Hopkins tours automotive supplier as part of community visit

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins got an up-close look at a thriving automotive supplier as part of a visit to communities in the Wright State University Lake Campus area. Continue reading

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Halloween spooks to sweep Wright State’s campus

Photo of the Library Computing Services Department dressed up as the Bat Team.

The Halloween spirit is creeping up on Wright State. Students, staff and faculty will have a number of opportunities to participate in festive activities and events. Continue reading

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During the recent American Association for Employment in Education (AAEE) conference in Salt Lake City, Charlene Walker, associate director of Career Services, presented as a member of a panel with representatives from Texas and Utah. The panel discussed strategies, programs … Continue reading

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NCAA president lauds Wright State’s academics, community service

Photo of NCAA President Mark Emmert at Wright State University

The president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association paid a visit to Wright State, applauding the academic performance of Wright State’s student-athletes… Continue reading

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Journalist David Barsamian to speak at Wright State

Photo of David Barsamian taken by photographer Mark Leffingwell

Journalist/writer David Barsamian, founder and director of Alternative Radio, will speak at Wright State as part of the university’s Peace Talks series. Continue reading

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3-year degrees a future goal of Ohio universities

((Excerpt)) “These are things that students can do right now if there was a very highly motivated student,” said Herb Dregalla, Wright State University’s interim associate provost. “It is important to understand that the student has to be in good … Continue reading

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WSU prepares showstopping ‘Funny Girl’

((Excerpt)) Jule Styne, Bob Merrill and Isobel Lennart’s 1964 musical comedy “Funny Girl,” chronicling the rise of vaudeville comedienne-turned-Ziegfeld Follies star Fanny Brice and her ill-fated romance with gambler Nick Arnstein, will be presented at Wright State University beginning Thursday. … Continue reading

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Free health screenings, flu shots and more at Health and Benefits Fair

A photo of an employee visiting at a table during the the 2011 Health and Benefits fair.

Flu season is upon us and it’s time to fight back. Continue reading

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Students memorialize friend at Wingerd Service Dog Park

Photo of Samantha Laux

Wright State students gathered at the Wingerd Service Dog Park on campus Friday, October 19, to remember friend and fellow accessibility advocate Samantha Laux… Continue reading

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