Monthly Archives: February 2022

Yahoo News: Wright State’s ‘Dunbar: 150′ salutes poet’s birth

Wright State University is marking the 150th anniversary of Paul Laurence Dunbar’s birth with a variety of programming beginning this week and continuing through spring. Continue reading

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Thrill seekers

The Adventure Summit is a 16-year partnership between Five River MetroParks and Wright State University. Continue reading

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Prime time

Wright State business alumna and award winner Beth Graves at the helm of Prime Controls

Raj Soin College of Business graduate Beth Graves leads a local manufacturing company founded by her father. Continue reading

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Wright State Theatre presents the musical farce ‘The Gondoliers’ Feb. 18–27

“The Gondoliers” gives the students a chance to sing a beautiful and funny score unplugged and embody grand characters in a world of outlandish circumstances. Continue reading

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University Libraries to host screening, talk on Paul Laurence Dunbar documentary

“Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask” will be screened on Thursday, Feb. 17, at 3 p.m. in 441 Dunbar Library and on Webex. Continue reading

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Dayton Daily News: Wright State alumna rockets to fame as barbecue pitmaster

In the bedroom of her Yellow Springs home is a blackened ember from a fire set by renowned barbecue pitmaster Rodney Scott. It’s a good luck charm for Erica Blaire Roby, who looks at it every day as an inspiration and a reminder of how far she’s come. Continue reading

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Dayton.com: Oscar-winning, Centerville-raised Wright State grad reflects on career

Hannah Beachler is the first African American to win an Academy Award for best production design but she’s certain she will not be the last. Continue reading

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Path to Health Professions Day will introduce students to health care careers

High school and college students can explore health care education programs and careers on President’s Day, Feb. 21, during the Path to Health Professions Day. Continue reading

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Late Wright State faculty member Gail Moddeman recognized as part of Year of the Nurse Educator

Gail Moddeman was the first nurse to have a joint faculty appointment between Wright State University and Miami Valley Hospital. Continue reading

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Wright State School of Music participates in international music clinic

Students from Wright State bands performed in a demonstration group during the clinic in front of an audience of about 600. Continue reading

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