Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Wright Stage stages ‘Sondheim on Sondheim’

Excerpt Sondheim, considered the greatest living composer of American musical theater, takes the spotlight in the multimedia musical revue “Sondheim on Sondheim.” The regional premiere of this entertaining and captivating showcase continues through next Sunday inside Wright State University’s intimate … Continue reading →

Top projects by engineering, computer science seniors on display at design showcase

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State engineering and computer science students will put their best work on display during the Senior Design Showcase May 1. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Career Services, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News, Undergraduate |

Wright State Dance Ensemble will welcome spring

Excerpt Wright State University’s Dance Ensemble has invited two local dance companies — Dayton Ballet II and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company II — to join them for this year’s spring dance concerts. The performances are slated for 7 p.m. Thursday, … Continue reading →

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Film by Wright State faculty member Steven Bognar in New York Times

Filmmaker and Wright State faculty member Steven Bognar wrote about the decline of 35-millimeter projection in movie theaters in The New York Times. Published as an op-doc, Bognar’s article features his short film “Last Reel,” which chronicles the final days … Continue reading →

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HBO, Tom Hanks to create Wright brothers miniseries

Excerpt Dayton’s most famous sons are getting a miniseries, and not just any miniseries. The Wright brothers, the inventors of powered air flight, will be the subject of an upcoming miniseries that will air on HBO, according to Deadline Hollywood. … Continue reading →

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Wright State ERC director donates hundreds of books to Fairborn schools

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Stephanie Bange donates books she received as a member of the prestigious 2015 Newbery Award committee. Continue reading →

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8 cool things you didn’t know about Dayton geology

Excerpt We all know that the Gem City is beautiful on the surface, but have you ever wondered what’s below us? We talked with David Schmidt, director of undergraduate programs in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Wright … Continue reading →

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Wright State’s Spring Dance Concert to feature premiere of four works

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Annual Dance Concert on April 23-26 will feature the Wright State Dance Ensemble and performances by the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company II and Dayton Ballet II. Continue reading →

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What can we learn from California’s water crisis?

Excerpt California’s long-running drought made national headlines earlier this month when Gov. Jerry Brown announced sharp reductions in water use that will affect everyone in the state. While we here in the Midwest aren’t as worried today about water use, … Continue reading →