Yearly Archives: 2012

Honors program draws crowds for Titanic speaker

Photo of Ballard with a young boy holding a Titanic book.

The speaker was none other than Robert Ballard, Ph.D., the deep-sea explorer famous for his 1985 discovery of the R.M.S. Titanic’s wreckage. Continue reading

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Titanic discoverer at Wright State

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – The man who found the wreckage of the Titantic brought his deep sea adventures to life in Fairborn Thursday evening. It was a packed house at Wright State University to hear Robert Ballard speak. He’s … Continue reading

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Senior art students put their work on the block at the Student Union’s Atrium

Photo of a student's sculpture

All artists dream of hanging their work in a gallery, of hosting an opening for patrons and admirers. Continue reading

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Pressure Measure

Photo of Perla Ilagen

Wright State blood pressure study improves treatment for elderly residents in rural Ohio. Continue reading

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Students primp for Mr. WSU pageant

Photo of the 2011 Mr. WSU winner with the sisters of Delta Zeta.

The Wright State University chapter of the Delta Zeta sorority is getting ready to crown the king of the Raiders. Continue reading

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Theatre major a semi-finalist in national singing competition

Headshot of Samantha Helmstetter

Samantha Helmstetter will perform this weekend in Wright State’s production of “Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill.” Continue reading

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Video—Beavercreek Building Pedestrian Bridge Over I-675

((Excerpt)) BEAVERCREEK —  It has been a barrier for years and now the community wants to fix it. Beavercreek will be putting in a pedestrian walkway that will connect Fairborn, by Wright State to Beavercreek, by the Fairfield Commons Mall. … Continue reading

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Public history symposium to feature Wright brothers’ relative

Photo of Amanda Wright Lane with Wright brothers reenactors.

The event gives community members from around the Dayton area an opportunity to explore the region’s fascinating past. Continue reading

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Raider Recon

Student reporter Lara Donnelly, host of the monthly video series Raider Recon, goes behind the scenes during preparations for the Wright State University senior Art Auction. Continue reading

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Video—Wright State Hosts Abilities Expo

((Excerpt)) WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY — Some students get a chance to experience what life is like for some of their classmates. The “Abilities Expo” at Wright State was an opportunity for people to understand what it’s like to be disabled. … Continue reading

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