Monthly Archives: December 2013

Fall 2013 Commencement photo gallery

Wright State University honored more than 1,700 graduates during its Fall 2013 Commencement ceremony Dec. 14 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading

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More than 1,700 graduate at Fall Commencement

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins challenged graduates at the 2013 Fall Commencement to prove themselves “mentally strong” in the future. “We want to prepare you to have not only the intellectual capabilities but the mental strength to deal … Continue reading

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Wright State swimmer proud of what she accomplished senior year

Excerpt Justyna Hampel arrived at Wright State from Poland four years ago struggling with being away from home and trying to keep up in classes taught in her second language, English. Hampel graduates Sunday — along with another Polish swimmer, … Continue reading

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Laughing and learning

Excerpt The end of this semester is a little bit more bittersweet than others. The overwhelming sense of a relief a teacher feels when class is over is just indescribable. Don’t get me wrong. I love teaching, but there’s a … Continue reading

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Rinzler Student Sports Complex honored by architecture magazine

Wright State University’s Rinzler Student Sports Complex received top honors in an annual publication citing the best of architectural design on school and college campuses. Continue reading

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Boonshoft School of Medicine names Michael Leffak, interim chair of Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine has named Michael Leffak, Ph.D., interim chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Continue reading

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Congressman Mike Turner tours Calamityville

Congressman Mike Turner got an up-close look at Wright State University’s National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville, a 52-acre austere training environment. Continue reading

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Video—Puppies give relief to Wright State students for finals week

Excerpt Talking is discouraged at the Wright State library, but this week it’s okay to bark! Pups are hanging out there for finals week.  Students were encouraged to play with the dogs to get a break from studying. Watch the report … Continue reading

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Students beat dog days of finals week with a little help from furry friends

As Wright State’s fall semester draws to a close, only one thing separates students from their holiday break: the dreaded finals week. For many, the next few days will be spent frantically studying and memorizing notes for upcoming exams. Continue reading

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Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine presents annual faculty awards to outstanding teachers, mentors

The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine recognized several faculty members on Nov. 19 at its annual Faculty Awards event… Continue reading

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