Monthly Archives: November 2013

More than 900 people experience TEDxDayton

Diverse speakers and performances that touched on everything from translational leadership to the color of music were featured in the inaugural TEDxDayton, an event designed to spread ideas and inspiration. Continue reading

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Psychologist Larry James details mental health response to terrorist attack on Pentagon

Dan Kirkpatrick and Larry James

Psychologist Larry James discussed his experience providing mental health services following the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon at a special disaster symposium at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading

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Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine names Colleen Hayden manager of curriculum and instructional design

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine has named Colleen Hayden, M.S., as the new manager of curriculum and instructional design in the Office of Academic Affairs, effective Nov. 1. Continue reading

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Wright State to celebrate International Education Week

Photo of Wright State students Alexandra Zelles and Brittney Mitchell in Suriname.

A study-abroad fair, an international potluck and other activities promoting the benefits of global education and exchange are planned at Wright State as part of International Education Week. Continue reading

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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: Wright State library turns 40

Remains relevant with excellent customer service and adaptive services

They say wine only improves with age. The same is true of the Wright State University Paul Laurence Dunbar Library, which turned 40 this year. Continue reading

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Wright State to host English educators, formalize internship program for Student Affairs students

An upcoming visit to Wright State from high-ranking officials of an English university seeking to strengthen its U.S. ties is expected to culminate with a formal internship program between the two universities. Continue reading

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A rough ride: Larry James details his return from military duty in Iraq

Decorated soldier and renowned psychologist Larry James shared with Wright State military veterans and students a powerful, gripping account of his return from duty in Iraq… Continue reading

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Wright State staging local premiere of ‘Wild Party’

Excerpt Andrew Lippa’s provocative and scintillating 2000 off-Broadway musical “The Wild Party” receives its overdue local premiere in Wright State University’s black box Herbst Theatre beginning Friday. Adapted from Joseph Moncure March’s risque 1928 narrative poem, the musical tells the … Continue reading

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Care to Dance?

Wright State to hold 15-hour charity dance marathon

On Saturday, Nov. 16, Wright State University will hold its first dance marathon in a bid to raise money for Dayton Children’s Hospital. Continue reading

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TED TALKS

Wright State scholars, experts to enrich Dayton event

Rewriting the formula for college success. Enhancing learning through brain stimulation. Bringing numbers to life. Examining racial identity. Learning leadership secrets. Continue reading

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