Monthly Archives: January 2016

Sultans of Swing will examine links between baseball, jazz and fiction

Series begins with a lecture on “Sports and the Absent History of the Harlem Renaissance” on Jan. 29 and a panel discussion on “Women and African-Americans in Baseball History” on Feb. 10. Continue reading

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Wright State terrorism experts on Fox19 Cincinnati

Terry Oroszi, director of the Master of Science and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense Certificate Program in the the Boonshoft School of Medicine, and Larry James, professor in the School of Professional Psychology, discussed their new book “Weapons of Mass Psychological … Continue reading

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Wright State honors Martin Luther King Jr. with march, call to action

Marchers on campus honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s principles of nonviolence while unleashing a wakeup call to action against oppression in today’s society. Continue reading

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China’s looming care crisis

Barbara Hopkins, associate professor of economics, writes about how the Chinese Communist Party’s decision to abandon the “one-child” policy is not likely to fend off the worsening care crisis associated with an aging population. Read her thoughts on the Care Talk … Continue reading

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Ready for the spotlight

Wright State acting major Heather Cooperman competed in prestigious acting competition in New York

Wright State acting major Heather Cooperman competes in prestigious acting competition in New York. Continue reading

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Kim Demmings becomes Wright State scoring leader in win at Oakland

Kim Demmings is also just 20 points away from tying Milwaukee’s Traci Edwards as the Horizon League’s all-time scorer in women’s basketball. Continue reading

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Kim Demmings ties Wright State all-time scoring record in win at Detroit

Guard Kim Demmings tied Bill Edwards for the most career points ever by any Raider in a career during the women’s basketball team’s win Jan. 14. Continue reading

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Wright State to host national speaker to raise awareness of National Stalking Awareness Month

From Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, national speaker Debbie Riddle will share residency at Wright State University, giving a presentation and showing a documentary on the crime of stalking. Continue reading

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Wright State medical student prepares to lead national SNMA organization

As president-elect of the Student National Medical Association, Christen Johnson has spent much of the year promoting mental health awareness and leadership development. Continue reading

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Wright State tunnels are popular destination

Regardless of the weather, the tunnels are an especially convenient way for students with disabilities to navigate around campus. Continue reading

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