Yearly Archives: 2012

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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Spinal cord circuit that controls body movement focus of Wright State neuroscience research

Photo of Ahmed Obeidat

Ahmed Obeidat – who obtained his M.D. at The Jordan University of Science and Technology – is pursuing his Ph.D. at Wright State University in neurophysiology and is among the research stars… Continue reading

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Wright State system at forefront of health care IT

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The Wright State Research Institute has developed a software system that officials say will expedite the U.S. Social Security Administration’s disability claims process. The health information system could reduce the eligibility decision time from 100 days to … Continue reading

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Superheroes offer modern lessons on assimilation

DC Comics' Superman

The Man of Steel, the Metropolis Marvel, the Last Son of Krypton. Known by many names, the comic book hero Superman has saved the fictional world from destruction countless times and inspired many with his super powers. Continue reading

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Ohio students to visit Wright State, immerse themselves in language fun

Photo of Wright State Presidnet David R. Hopkins and Immersion Day participants on stage dressed in ethnic gowns.

High school and college students from schools all over Ohio will visit Wright State to sharpen their bilingualism in coming weeks. Continue reading

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Conversation on comic books explores immigration

((Excerpt)) Wright State will bring an event to campus that will target immigration and assimilation into American culture. This event is unique because the focus is famous comic book characters. The event is called Superman and Wonder Woman as Immigrants, … Continue reading

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Filmmakers’ project tapped by Sundance Institute

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Wright State filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar’s latest endeavor, Reinvention Stories, is one of six projects selected for the Sundance Institute’s New Frontier Story Lab. Continue reading

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