Monthly Archives: September 2013

President Hopkins honored with Air Force Ambassador Award

Photo of Wright State University President David R. Hopkins

The Air Force Association honored Wright State University President David R. Hopkins with its Ambassador Award at the annual Air Force Ball. Continue reading

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2013 President’s Awards for Excellence announced for Staff and Outstanding Units

The President’s Awards for Excellence for 2013 in the Staff and Outstanding Unit categories have been announced. Click the links to learn more… Continue reading

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Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine students named recipients of AMA Foundation 2013 Physicians of Tomorrow Award

The American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation recently named two Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine students recipients… Continue reading

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Wright State gives $100K to students threatened by sequestration

Excerpt Wright State University says it has made an internal loan of $100,000 to help about 40 students threatened by sequestration continue their schooling. The students affected are defense employees, contractors, or members of the military who were threatened by the … Continue reading

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Degree programs where students are having success: Wright State athletic training

Excerpt Wright State’s athletic training program has a 100 percent job placement rate for students who want to work right after graduation. Some students instead choose to pursue a more advanced degree before entering the job market or go onto … Continue reading

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Calamityville Hosts Memorial Ceremony at 9/11 Monument

Rufus Smith remembers well the events of Sept. 11, 2001. In fact, Smith is reminded of it every day he comes to work. Continue reading

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Wright State military affairs VP discusses newly created role

Excerpt Ten deployments with the United States Army have taken Ret. Col. Larry James around the world. He’s been the top psychologist at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and served in high-level psychology positions at The Pentagon, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base and Abu … Continue reading

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Video—Preparing for a biological attack

Wright State University hosted a Weapons of Mass Destruction seminar Tuesday to raise awareness of bio-security risks. Biological weapons such as anthrax and ricin have been used for years to threaten laboratories, biotechnology companies, scientists and students locally and internationally. … Continue reading

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Artist to transform Wright State galleries with ‘Unwoven Light’ exhibit

“Unwoven Light,” an exhibit by Soo Sunny Park, will be on display at the Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries at Wright State Sept. 15–Oct. 13. Continue reading

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Wright State, National Weather Service offer storm-spotter training

More than 100 people received training to help the National Weather Service spot storms during a special program on Sept. 5 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading

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