Monthly Archives: November 2012

“Fagbug” documentary previewing at Wright State

((Excerpt)) Erin Davies started Fagbug as an advocacy effort to reach out to students who deal with homophobia. This movement lead to Davies’ documentary “Fagbug.” “In this film Erin Davies turned a negative situation in her life into a positive … Continue reading

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Locally filmed thriller premieres at The Neon

((Excerpt)) With the help of lots of local folks, Wright State University film graduate Patrick Steele has spent the past five years bringing that dead girl to life. Audiences in the Miami Valley can see the dramatic and chilling results … Continue reading

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10 Work-Life Balance Tips for MBA Students

((Excerpt)) 3. Balance course difficulty: Offset difficult analytical classes with ones that have less mathematics, recommends Todd Dewett, who has taught management for a decade at Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business. “Balancing a numbers course with talk … Continue reading

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Wright State commemorates “Night of Broken Glass”

Photo of Robert Kahn with a violin

This year’s Kristallnacht Commemoration features Holocaust survivor Robert Kahn. Continue reading

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Students, staff and faculty to celebrate culture for International Education Week

Photo of a woman at the Malaysia table at the 2010 International Friendship Affair

International Education Week is an opportunity for Wright State students, staff and faculty to celebrate global diversity. Continue reading

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Boonshoft School of Medicine students win statewide contest

Photo of three students with medals

Three fourth-year medical students won the statewide student Doctor’s Dilemma® contest at the 2012 Ohio Chapter Scientific Meeting of the American College of Physicians. Continue reading

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Wave of international students gives Wright State a foreign flavor

In a globalized society, an understanding of other languages, cultures and customs is an invaluable stepping stone for success in all fields. Continue reading

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Election 2012: The Semantic Recap

((Excerpt)) “The Twitris system had an amazing night–while Nate Silver’s model might have received well deserved attention, Twitris gave better indications and insights and large majority of the polls,” wrote Dr. Amit Sheth, Kno.e.sis Ohio Center of Excellence in Knowledge-enabled … Continue reading

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Frightening film to screen at The Neon for one week only

Wright State grad Marianne Porter stars in "True Nature."

True Nature, a chilling feature film from two Wright State motion pictures graduates, is coming home for a one-week engagement at The Neon cinema in downtown Dayton. Continue reading

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Wright State Orthopaedics will offer educational sessions to public

photo of a foot x-ray

Richard Laughlin, M.D., will speak about common problems in the adult foot at the Nov. 20 session. Continue reading

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