Monthly Archives: December 2014

Bird calling

Wright State grad Lorrie Monteiro is curator of The American Pigeon Museum & Library
Lorrie Monteiro

Wright State history graduate Lorrie Monteiro is curator of The American Pigeon Museum & Library in Oklahoma City. Continue reading

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Wright State’s #GivingTuesday event draws charitable crowd

Emily Bingham with her unselfie

Wright State students, staff, faculty and community members celebrate Giving Tuesday with generosity and activity. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Giving, Home news sidebar, News |

$3.1M pedestrian bridge to link Beavercreek, Fairborn

Excerpt Construction of the $3.1 million pedestrian bridge that will span Interstate 675 in the vicinity of Wright State University is underway with bridge piers and abutments now in place after the first month of work. The 467-foot long, 12-foot … Continue reading

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Wright State accountancy programs recognized nationally

The accountancy program in the Raj Soin College of Business named one of the most affordable residential U.S. undergraduate programs for 2014.
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Posted in Academics, Business, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Home news sidebar, News, Undergraduate |

Madrigal Dinner @ Wright State University

Photo of Bill Rickert and a woman dressed in Renaissance garb.

Excerpt Since 1983, the annual Madrigal Dinner, produced each December by the Wright State University Student Union with the Department of Music, has provided the greater Dayton community with a musical and dramatic interpretation of these fabulous medieval ceremonial feasts. … Continue reading

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Collegiate Theatrics: Emma Jordan of Wright State University

Emma Jordan on stage

Excerpt For people who have known her since she was a child, it may seem like Emma Jordan has been fated to live a life onstage. Growing up in her hometown of Dickson, she was acting on stages throughout Middle … Continue reading

Posted in Fine and Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, Wright State in the News |

It’s time to prepare for winter weather at Wright State

Winter weather came early this year, and it’s here to stay whether we like it or not. The November blast of arctic temperatures and heavy snow gave us all a wake-up call. Continue reading

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Enjoy Renaissance holiday fun at the 32nd annual Madrigal Dinner

Photo of members at the head table raising their glasses in a toast.

The Student Union Apollo Room will be transformed into an English manor of the Renaissance era for the annual Madrigal Dinner Dec. 11 to Dec. 14. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Special Categories |

Wright State joins in worldwide Giving Tuesday campaign

Giving Tuesday logo

Wright State Student Philanthropy Council and Student Alumni Association will host a Giving Tuesday event Dec. 2, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Continue reading

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Highly technical

Wright State’s Emma Harmeyer turns technical-writing internship into career start
Emma Harmeyer

Wright State communication major Emma Harmeyer turned a technical-writing internship into a full-time job when she graduates. Continue reading

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