Monthly Archives: August 2013

HR Certification Preparation Course offered at Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business

Register by Sept. 7

Students seeking careers in Human Resources should consider registering for Wright State University’s Human Resources Management National Certification Preparation Course… Continue reading

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Wright State student films to debut at Dayton festival

The upcoming 21st annual Big Lens Film Festival will showcase some of the latest student films from Wright State’s award-winning Motion Pictures Program… Continue reading

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Move-In Day set for August 22

Photo of a Wright State freshman, her father and a volunteer on a golf cart.

Move-in Day will last from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will involve 90 golf carts and about 400 student, staff and faculty volunteers. Continue reading

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FBI to host biosecurity workshop at Wright State

Excerpt Wright State University will host a seminar next month aimed at helping organizations tighten up security both from cyber threats and biological weapons. The workshop, which will be hosted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, will address international and domestic terrorism, … Continue reading

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Jeffrey Vernooy, director of disability services, passes away

Jeffrey Vernooy, who tirelessly advocated for students with disabilities and was the architect of the campus support structure for them as longtime director of the Wright State University Office of Disability Services… Continue reading

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Wright State filmmakers premiere six new films

Excerpt Wright State University’s 21st annual Big Lens Film Festival, featuring six diverse premieres created by students within the organization’s award-winning Motion Pictures program, will be held Thursday at the Neon Movies. Since its inception, Big Lens has been a … Continue reading

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Terracotta warrior museum delegation visits Dayton

Excerpt That’s where Wright State comes in. Under the agreement, there are plans for Wright State experts to go the site in China to conduct research aimed at expanding the excavation and better protecting and displaying the mausoleum. The university … Continue reading

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Wright State ranks among top schools in Ohio for future military service members

Photo of five people talking. Two are in military uniform.

Wright State University has been recognized as a top university in Ohio for students interested in military service. Continue reading

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WSRI joins Ohio team promoting UAS Center and Test Complex at Unmanned Systems 2013

As part of a statewide effort to promote Ohio’s capabilities in unmanned aerial systems, the Wright State Research Institute joined… Continue reading

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A history of beards in the workplace

Excerpt BBC presenter Jeremy Paxman has prompted much debate on social media with his recent decision to dodge the shaving kit. But why do people feel so strongly about beards? “Facial hair for the past century has been thought to … Continue reading

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