Monthly Archives: February 2014

Q&A: Dennis Andersh talks growth at Wright State Research Institute

Excerpt Dennis Andersh has only been at the Wright State Research Institute for a few months, but he looks totally at home in his new role. The former local leader of Leidos (known as SAIC until recently) has been tabbed to … Continue reading

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Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine students to host blood drive on Feb. 11

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine students will host a blood drive for the Community Blood Center on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in White Hall. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Community Service, Home news sidebar, Medical Students, Medicine, News, Special Categories |

Home-schooling families meet with international students at Wright State

Breakout discussion

Local parents and children involved in home schooling met with Wright State students in the LEAP Intensive English Program to discuss alternative education and cultural differences. Continue reading

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Adventure Summit set to return to Wright State Student Union

Photo of local elementary student getting a climbing lesson at the Wright State climbing wall.

Don’t let frigid winter weather keep you from having a warm and active Valentine’s weekend. Continue reading

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Canine Companions bring independence to disabled

Excerpt Carlos helps pick things up, turns on and off room lights, and pulls on coat sleeves and socks to help take them off for Alex Woodall. “He loves to help, he is my best friend,” Woodall said. Alex Woodall … Continue reading

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Wright State to host open house for liberal arts on Presidents Day

Wright State’s College of Liberal Arts will host an open house for prospective students on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Special Categories, Undergraduate |

Wright State student overcomes surgery complications to return to school

Excerpt Dan Darkow had one goal as he dealt with serious complications from surgery to remove his wisdom teeth: Get back to Wright State University. The 20-year-old junior lost the ability to breathe on his own and developed aspiration pneumonia … Continue reading

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Wright State alumna publishes young adult novel on normalcy and romance

Sara Pyszka

Wright State 2010 graduate Sara Pyszka has released a YA book “Dancing Daisies,” a coming-of-age drama about a 17-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. Continue reading

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Local students attend college readiness program

Excerpt One-hundred Logan County high school students who may be the first in their families to attend college made a visit to Wright State University for a college readiness program last Friday. Organized by the WSU Department of English Language … Continue reading

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Pair of Wright State students to perform in this weekend’s DCDC performance

Wright State University senior dance majors Alexis Evans-Krueger and Abby Leithart will perform with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) for two shows this weekend… Continue reading

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