Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

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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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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College credit program could get surge of teachers

Excerpt Close to 100 local high school teachers could become eligible to teach College Credit Plus courses in the next two years, thanks to state grants involving three local colleges. Wright State University, in partnership with Clark State Community College, … Continue reading

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After a close shave, the beardless status quo returns to politics

Christopher Oldstone-Moore, senior lecturer of history, wrote about why politicians usually do not wear beards in the Wall Street Journal. His commentary begins: “America’s highest-ranking facial hair has fallen to the razor. In November Paul Ryan made headlines when he quit … Continue reading

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Three from Dayton area to receive Governor’s Awards for the Arts

Excerpt Three Dayton-area nominees will receive high honors from the state for their efforts in promoting the arts. Nine winners were announced Wednesday to receive awards at the 2016 Governor’s Awards for the Arts in Ohio, and among them were … Continue reading

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Supporting roles

Excerpt Jamie and Marya have had plenty of practice juggling their hectic schedules and their marriage. Both teach theatre at Wright State University, both are artists in residence at The Human Race Theatre Company and both perform professionally. Recently, Jamie … Continue reading

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From the stage to the director’s chair

Joe Deer, distinguished professor of musical theatre, wins the 2016 Governor's Award for the Arts in Ohio for Arts Education

Joe Deer, distinguished professor of musical theatre, wins the 2016 Governor’s Award for the Arts in Ohio for Arts Education. Continue reading

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Wright State wins $700K to train teachers

Wright State University has received a $700,000 grant that will help it qualify high school teachers to teach college courses. The school won the grant from the Straight A Fund, allocated by the Ohio General Assembly. This was part of … Continue reading

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Wright State’s Gary LeRoy is making a difference

Gary LeRoy

WHIO News Center 7 recognized Gary LeRoy, associate dean for student affairs and admissions at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, for his work at the East Dayton Health Clinic. Watch the report.

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