Monthly Archives: August 2013

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine class of 2012 gives more than $5,000 to Reach Out of Montgomery County health clinic

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Cindy Young

…members of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine class of 2012 raced from their classes to volunteer in the evenings at Reach Out… Continue reading →

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Excellence in Leadership (Classified)

Kim Hudson
Posted on August 11, 2013 by Seth Bauguess

Part of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2013

She has chaired committees, mentored faculty, staff, and students, and served as an unwavering role model to many… Continue reading →

Posted in News, President's Awards for Excellence |

Excellence in Leadership (Unclassified)

Bill Palmer
Posted on August 11, 2013 by Seth Bauguess

Part of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2013

Bill Palmer serves Wright State University as an environmental compliance specialist, managing various programs including hazardous waste/infectious waste… Continue reading →

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Outstanding Unit

Interlibrary Loan
Posted on August 10, 2013 by Seth Bauguess

Part of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2013

Facilitating an often unrecognized but critically important service, the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) office with Wright State University Libraries is the winner of the Outstanding Unit award. Continue reading →

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Outstanding Collaborative Unit

Rowdy 500
Posted on August 9, 2013 by Seth Bauguess

Part of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2013

An on-campus food drive during homecoming week with a goal of collecting 500 food items, Rowdy 500 far exceeded expectations as participating employees  collected 700 items and $102 for the Food Pantry. The combined effort of members of the Alumni … Continue reading →

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Globetrotting Wright State librarian Sue Polanka brings e-book knowledge to International Lima Book Fair

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Reilly Dixon

Picture a librarian and what do you see? Continue reading →

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Wright State to host workshop for afterschool providers

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Bob Mihalek

Afterschool program providers will learn techniques to help kids stay active and eat well during a workshop on Aug. 9 at the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading →

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Audio—Hannah Beachler joins WYSO for a chat on ‘Excursions’

Hannah Beachler is a graduate from the Wright State University film school and the lead production designer for the film Fruitvale Station. Niki Dakota talked to her about her experience working on the film and sculpting the landscape around the actors. They … Continue reading →

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Spirit of Innovation (Classified)

Becky Valekis
Posted on August 8, 2013 by Seth Bauguess

Part of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2013

Becky Valekis’ may be an administrative support coordinator in the university Office of Annual Giving, but her colleagues consider her the “glue that holds the department together.” Continue reading →

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Wright State prof offers real info on ‘Sharkzilla’

Excerpt USA Today has a story on its website now about a fake documentary on “Sharkzilla” that has angered some Shark Week fans. But a Wright State University professor has real facts for you about the giant shark. Last year, … Continue reading →

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