Monthly Archives: April 2013

Obituary: Wright State English professor Norm Cary

One of Wright State University’s first English professors  passed away April 13 at Hospice of Dayton. Norm Cary had been battling cancer for over a year. Cary first came to Wright State as an instructor in 1967 and successfully defended … Continue reading

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Wright State Dance Ensemble offers spring concert and student workshop

Wright State Dance Ensemble will hold its Spring Dance Concert April 18–21 and its annual Dance Intensive Workshop April 20.
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Posted in Around Campus, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Photos, Special Categories |

College experience for student Victor Colon includes lending a sympathetic ear

The phone rings in the middle of the night, jarring him awake. On the line is a Wright State student in a full-blown meltdown over a personal crisis—a failed test, financial worries or a broken heart. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Latino Center, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Special Categories |

Parking lot expanded for Nutter Center, sports fields

Campus construction workers are expanding parking Lot 7 across from the Wright State Physicians building to create an additional 200 to 225 spaces. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Campus Growth, Home news sidebar, News, Offices, Special Categories |

Wright State proposes $188 annual tuition increase

Excerpt Wright State University proposed a $188 annual tuition increase for students as part of its draft $298 million operating budget, which was reviewed during a workshop Thursday. University trustees will vote on the fiscal year 2014 budget, which totals $403 … Continue reading

Posted in For the Media, Wright State in the News |

Wright State art grads honored

Excerpt An opening reception to honor Wright State University’s graduating art students and their work will be held from 4–5:30 p.m. April 14 in the school’s Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries. The annual Senior Thesis Exhibition — on display through … Continue reading

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Wright State University presents fiscal 2014 budget to Board of Trustees, campus

Wright State proposed its fiscal 2014 budget to the Board of Trustees as well as faculty, staff and students, a spending plan designed to deliver on the soon-to-be launched five-year Strategic Plan… Continue reading

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Lake Campus student receives Wright State and State of Ohio Student Employee of the Year Awards

A Marine Corps veteran and engineering student lauded for his work ethic as a laboratory and teaching assistant has won both the Wright State and Ohio Student Employee of the Year Awards. Continue reading

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Seniors showcase art at annual thesis exhibit

Art students mark the culmination of their Wright State education during the Senior Thesis Exhibition April 10-28 in the Stein Galleries. Continue reading

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Disabled Wright State film student directs his vision

Excerpt Diagnosed with a progressive muscular disease, spinal muscular atrophy, at the age of 4, Dominick Evans of Washington Twp. has had more than his share of challenges. “I’m originally from Toledo, but moved here first in 2000 to attend … Continue reading

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