Monthly Archives: November 2012

New pharmacy opens on campus, offering free services to students

((Excerpt)) Wright State welcomed a new pharmacy to campus. It delivers prescriptions and provides health care screenings free of charge. Wright Health Pharmacy is located on the second floor of the Wright State Physicians building, which is on University Blvd. … Continue reading

Posted in For the Media, Wright State in the News |

Sniffles or sneezes? Don’t use antibiotics

Wright State Physicians advises patients to get smart about antibiotics

The week of Nov. 12–18 is Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, an annual national campaign coordinated by the CDC. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Special Categories, Wright State Physicians |

Dr. Betty Yung Award established for psychology students

Photo of Larry James, Ph.D., dean of the School of Professional Psychology (left); and Jerry Yung, husband of the late Betty Yung, an associate professor at SOPP, display a plaque marking The Dr.Betty Yung Awards.

Students at the School of Professional Psychology who work in the prevention of family violence stand to benefit from an award established in the name of the late Betty Yung… Continue reading

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Latest Reichert/Bognar documentary to air on PBS

Photo of Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar with Sheri "Sparkle" Williams

Sparkle tells the story of celebrated Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) dancer Sheri “Sparkle” Williams. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Arts Scene, Faculty, Faculty & Staff, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Special Categories |

Fagbug coming to campus

Photo of the Fagbug

Brightly painted with rainbow colors striping it from front hood to rear fender, the Fagbug is coming to Wright State University. Continue reading

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Student on the Scene—Bring Home the Bacon

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

Bring Home the Bacon, an event sponsored by Student Philanthropy Council, brought students together at three campus dorms to enjoy a pancake breakfast and learn about giving back. Continue reading

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Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty recognized by the American College of Physicians

ACP presented awards to two faculty members at the Ohio Chapter Scientific Meeting on Oct. 25, in Columbus. Continue reading

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Wright State honors fundraisers on National Philanthropy Day

President Hopkins speaking at a podium.

David and Theresa Gasper, the Western Ohio Educational Foundation, Cox Media Group Ohio, and Wright State employee Regis Lekan received awards. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Around Campus, Awards, Community Service, Faculty & Staff, Giving, Home news sidebar, News, Photos, Special Categories, Staff |

Building diversity: Kimberly Barrett is on the case

Photo of Kimberly Barrett, Wright State University’s new Vice President—Multicultural Affairs and Community Engagement

On her office wall is a Norman Rockwell painting that has traveled with Kimberly Barrett over the years. Continue reading

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First annual WSU and PHP Neuroscience Institute Symposium slated for Nov. 14

Wright State University and Premier Health Partners symposium to focus on translational neuroscience
Photo of a brain scan

Presentations will explore epilepsy, acute stroke management and neurological involvement in critical illness. Continue reading

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