Yearly Archives: 2012

Commencement address key element of college ceremonies

((Excerpt)) Cedarville is one of more than a dozen area colleges and universities that works to find a speaker who is a financial, scheduling and community fit to provide the spring commencement address. Schools use a range of committees, student … Continue reading

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Sundance Channel’s “Push Girls” star to visit Wright State

Photo of the four stars of the Sundance Channel's new docu-series, Push Girls.

The show premieres in June, but the Wright State University community will get to see an advance screening of the show Monday, May 7… Continue reading

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Wright State biology student wins fellowship to study treefrogs

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A Wright State undergraduate biology major is one of 24 nationwide who has been named an American Physiological Society (APS) 2012 Undergraduate Research Fellow. Continue reading

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Man shares story of saving ex-Rep. Giffords’ life

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The former intern for ex-U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords who rushed to her aid in the moments after she was shot last year shared his story and made a call to public service to about 100 Wright State … Continue reading

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Gabby Giffords’ Intern Gives Speech at Wright State

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The man credited with helping save the life of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was in the Miami Valley Wednesday night.  Daniel Hernandez spoke at Wright State University as part of the University Presidential Lecture Series. Read more … Continue reading

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Gabrielle Giffords’ rescuer speaks at Wright State

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President Obama called Daniel Hernandez a hero for his actions following the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Continue reading

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Li named dean of Raj Soin College of Business

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Joanne Li, professor and chair of the Department of Finance at Towson University in Maryland, has been named dean of Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading

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The Gentle Way, the Wright Way: national judo tournament coming to the Nutter Center

Photo of two people preparing to fight in a judo tournament.

A Russian competitor meets his English rival on the floor. A French referee gives the signal and the match begins. The remarkable thing? All three of them are speaking in Japanese. Continue reading

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Raiders walk for healthier babies

Wright State students, faculty, staff support March of Dimes
Photo of Wright students, faculty and staff at the 2012 Miami Valley March For Babies.

The March of Dimes’ annual Miami Valley March for Babies fundraising campaign finished with a flourish last week, thanks in part to efforts by Wright State students, faculty and staff.

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Human Performance Consortium Renamed AHEAD

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The Human Performance Consortium, a collaborative alliance of government, academia and industry, has changed its name to AHEAD—the Alliance for Human Effectiveness and Advancement. Continue reading

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