Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Wright State will celebrate Dayton’s legacy of peace

Wright State’s CELIA will celebrate the Dayton Peace Accords and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize with a photography exhibition, concert and literary conference. Continue reading

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Wright State will connect students with women leaders in STEMM fields

The Women in STEMM Leadership Institute on Oct. 25 will features remarks from Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley and a keynote address by Air Force Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski. Continue reading

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Wright State’s Special Collections and Archives hosts national aviation writers

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Exposing writers to Wright State’s Special Collections and Archives and Dayton’s rich aviation legacy promotes increased interest, tourism and more efforts to preserve that history. Continue reading

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2016 debate at Wright State may mean $14M for local economy

Presidential debate at Wright State will pump millions into local economy. Watch the report from WHIO News Center 7.

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Sorority bid night special for Wright State student Lauren Reder

A Wright State freshman with cerebral palsy was welcomed into her new sorority by a crowd of cheering students in the university’s Student Union Sunday night. Watch the story from Fox 45.

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President Hopkins: Students to benefit from presidential debate

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Wright State University President David R. Hopkins joined “FIVE on 2” to discuss the 2016 presidential debate that will be held at the Nutter Center. Watch the interview with WDTN 2 News.

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Fifth annual Wright Brothers Day celebrates innovative spirit

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Wright State will celebrate the innovative spirit of its namesakes and researchers working on campus today with the annual Wright Brothers Day Oct. 8. Continue reading

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Presidential debate coverage

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Wright State University experienced a spike of media coverage when it was announced that university will host the first presidential debate on Sept. 26, 2016, in the Wright State Nutter Center. Here’s a roundup of the coverage. Dayton Daily News: Wright State pick … Continue reading

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Wright State will bring in Broadway luminaries

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Excerpt The yearlong program at Wright State University called “Musicals Rock” aims at immersing students and audiences in the world of Broadway pop and rock musicals. This year they will be introduced to Broadway stars Adam Pascal and Jason Robert … Continue reading

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Wright State Theatre opens its 2015-16 season with ‘The Great Gatsby’

Wright State Theatre will open its 41st season with Simon Levy’s adaptation of “The Great Gatsby,” on Sept. 24-Oct. 4 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading

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