Monthly Archives: October 2012

Food Pantry offers help for those in need

((Excerpt)) The Wright State Food Pantry offers emergency food services to students who ran out of meal plan money or who do not have enough money to buy food. The food pantry is open to any WSU student who is … Continue reading

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Chapel opening soon on campus

((Excerpt)) After almost 10 years of planning, the chapel on University Boulevard has finally transformed from an idea into a reality. Catholic Campus Ministry’s newly constructed St. John Bosco Chapel will be dedicated on Oct. 28. Compared to the former … Continue reading

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WSU’s business college tops list

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business has been named among the best business schools in the nation by The Princeton Review, winning the honor for the fourth year in a row. The Princeton … Continue reading

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President’s Awards for Excellence recipients celebrated at event

The President’s Awards for Excellence for 2012 in the Staff and Outstanding Unit categories were celebrated Wednesday, October 10… Continue reading

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Get back with the pack during Homecoming

Photo of Dan Baker, Michelle Shreck and Kimberly Trame showing off their cupcakes during the Cupcake Wars contest at Raider Fest.

It’s that time of year again—time to get back with the pack! Spanning from October 8 through October 13, 2012, is Wright State’s annual Homecoming Week… Continue reading

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Student on the Scene—C-SPAN bus tour

Graphic logo for the Wright State Newsroom series Student on the Scene

Part of a five-day tour around Ohio, the C-SPAN Campaign 2012 bus paid Wright State University a visit. Continue reading

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Wright State remembers former president Paige E. Mulhollan

Photo of Paige E. Mulhollan

Mulhollan, who served from 1985 to 1994 is best remembered as a dynamic visionary who forged the university’s dedication to service and leadership. Continue reading

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Inaugural Alumni Speaker Series to feature globe-trotting alumna

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Crothers graduated from in 1973 with a degree in political science and was a founding member of Wright State’s first Model United Nations team. Continue reading

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Students celebrate innovation with second Wright Brothers Day

Photo of Roger Storm and Tom Benson of NASA as Orville and Wilbur Wright

Wright State University hosted its second Wright Brothers Day Oct. 4 with historical and technology displays, Wright brothers re-enactors, a Wright flyer simulator and free pizza. Continue reading

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Wright State wins $25,000 for sustainability efforts

Photo of people walking on campus.

National Office Furniture presented a $25,000 Gift of Inspiration to Wright State to support the university’s sustainability and environmentally friendly initiatives. Continue reading

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