Yearly Archives: 2012

Willing and able: Wright State’s Zach Holler

Photo of Wright State student Zach Holler.

He carries a 3.78 grade point average while holding a part-time job. He interned with a federal disabilities agency in Washington, D.C., conducting research… Continue reading

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Follow the Phantom: Hitting the Right Notes

Follow the Phantom logo

In the second episode, Casey Jordan discusses the music of “The Phantom of the Opera.” Continue reading

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VA to hire 1,900 to meet mental health demands

((Excerpt)) DAYTON — The Department of Veteran Affairs is adding 1,900 psychologists, nurses and social workers, an acknowledgement that more mental health help is needed as troops return from Iraq and Afghanistan. Veterans and congressional leaders said the move was … Continue reading

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Wright State professor named president of national association

((Excerpt)) Rudy Fichtenbaum, a Wright State University professor, has been elected to lead a national professional association for faculty. Fichtenbaum has been chosen to serve as president of the American Association of University Professors, which supports faculty unionization, tenure and … Continue reading

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Whitmore to be honored for international work

Photo of Anthony Whitmore with members of the Ahiska Turkish community.

Anthony B. Whitmore, who helped connect Wright State University with a university in Turkey and helped get the growing local Ahiska Turkish community more involved in the Dayton area, has won the International Student Advocate Award. Continue reading

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WSU Model UN honor

((Excerpt)) The Model United Nationals team from Wright State University was one of only 17 schools to be  recognized as having an outstanding delegation. Watch video at WDTN Living Dayton.

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Arts Around the World: international students celebrate heritage

Photo of a performance from the 2011 International Friendship Affair at Wright State.

The International Friendship Affair brings together Macedonian dancers and Danish singers this year in a celebration of Arts Around the World. Continue reading

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Participation, dollars surging for Wright State’s Relay for Life cancer fundraiser

Photo of the 2011 Relay for Life

With just a few days to go before the 2012 Relay, they’ve rolled out a catchy slogan to try and drive even more participation: 10, 10, 10—10 minutes, 10 dollars and 10 friends. Continue reading

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March of Dimes walk announced

((Excerpt)) On April 28, WSU is hosting an enormous walk for March of Dimes. Hear how March of Dimes began, how they are helping families in our community, and how you can join in! Read more and watch the video … Continue reading

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Wright State Model UN team a model of success

Photo of The 2012 Model UN conference at the United Nations in New York City.

For the 33nd year in a row, Wright State University’s Model United Nations team achieved the highest recognition possible at the national conference in New York City. Continue reading

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