Monthly Archives: April 2014

Wright State police officer recognized for his service to emancipated foster students

Fairborn Knights of Columbus present Blue Coat Award to Kurt Holden. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, Special Categories, Staff |

Technical and Professional Writing program receives donated software

Wright State technical writing students work with state-of-the-art computer programs thanks to donations from two leading software companies. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News |

International researcher in virtual training of physicians speaks at Wright State

International research scientist caps visit to Wright State with a seminar to discuss virtual simulators for training physicians. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, International Students, News |

Wright State student crowned Ms. Wheelchair Ohio, advances to national pageant

Elizabeth Schrack

Wright State student Elizabeth Schrack won the 2014 Ms. Wheelchair Ohio pageant and will represent the state at a national competition in August. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Disability Services, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Work & Human Services |

‘Mad Men’ focus of Wright State course

Excerpt Dapper Don Draper has made his way into a local college classroom. Andrew Strombeck, a Wright State associate English professor, created “Mad Men and Literature 1965-70” to show the impact literature has on pop culture, according to an article … Continue reading

Posted in Wright State in the News |

Wright State is host facility for Air Camp again this summer

Middle school students can apply now online

Air Camp provides an introduction to the wonders of flight and the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) of aviation and aeronautics. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, News, Residence Life & Housing, Special Categories |

Afghan who translated for U.S. troops finds new life at Wright State

Zia Anwari

Excerpt Ziaullah Anwari had never ordered a hamburger at a Sonic drive-in or shopped at Wal-Mart. Anwari, 22, counts those everyday experiences among his first-ever in America since he moved to Fairborn from his home country, Afghanistan. The Wright State … Continue reading

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Wright State goes Mad (Men) for new literature course

Andrew Strombeck

Wright State course uses the TV show “Mad Men” to examine the influence literature has had on pop culture. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News |

Wright State Orthopaedics to offer concussion information session at Wright State Physicians Health Center

Learn more about concussions and Ohio’s Return to Play Law at this free event

Wright State Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation will offer an educational session, “Concussion Update,” on Tuesday, April 15. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Orthopaedics, Special Categories |

Moving display of backpacks raises awareness of suicide on college campuses

Backpacks representing the 1,100 U.S. college students who take their own lives each year blanketed Wright State’s Student Union to raise awareness of mental health issues on campuses. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology |