Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Reasons why the leaves change colors every year

Excerpt Have you ever wondered why the leaves change colors every year? A variety of factors cause the leaves to change colors, according to Don Cipollini and Jon Runkle of the Biological Sciences Department at Wright State University. One major … Continue reading →

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‘Hot Mikado’ Review – Wright State University – Gotta Dance!

Excerpt Without a doubt the first pleasant surprise of the fall is the area premiere of Wright State University’s highly entertaining and fabulously choreographed “Hot Mikado,” Rob Bowman and David H. Bell’s little-known 1986 jazz-era twist on Gilbert and Sullivan’s … Continue reading →

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Name change reflects excellence of Wright State’s music program

Schuster Hall

Wright State’s music program changes its name to the School of Music to reflect array of degrees and comprehensive music offering. Continue reading →

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New business expo event to bring out Dayton’s Latino biz community

Tony Ortiz

Excerpt A new event is planned at Wright State University for the Dayton-area to interact with its growing Latino businesses community. The Amigos Latinos Business Summit is planned from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at Wright State University’s … Continue reading →

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Wright State continues WWI project with ‘Holidays in Heartland’ concert

“Holidays in the Heartland” holiday stage

Wright State continues its World War I project, while kicking off the holiday season and honoring veterans, with the popular “Holidays in the Heartland” concert Nov. 2. Continue reading →

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Wright State Theatre presents crowd-pleasing musical ‘Hot Mikado’

'Hot Mikado' dance number

Wright State Theatre continues its 40th season with the smash hit musical “Hot Mikado” in the Festival Playhouse Oct. 23 to Nov. 9. Continue reading →

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Wright State stages ‘Hot Mikado’

'Hot Mikado' group sing along

Excerpt Wright State University’s 40th anniversary season continues Thursday, Oct. 23 with its opening of the rarely staged, dance-heavy musical “The Hot Mikado,” a swinging 1940s jazz and blues twist on the classic 1885 Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera “The … Continue reading →

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‘Holidays in the Heartland’ part of Wright State’s World War I series

Photo of the orchestra and choir onstage at the Schuster Center.

Excerpt “Holidays in the Heartland,” Wright State’s annual musical concert, will honor veterans and remember World War I this year as part of the year-long project entitled “A Long, Long Way: Echoes of the Great War.” The concert, slated for … Continue reading →

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Museum to participate in Dayton Regional Science Festival

Jason Deibel

Excerpt Dr. Jason Deibel, an associate professor at Wright State University, is currently working with the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Education Division while on sabbatical. He will lead four museum programs during the Dayton Regional Science Festival … Continue reading →

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3D printed sculptures featured in new exhibit at Stein Galleries

"Erosion" by Rebecca Jacobs

Stein Galleries’ latest exhibition featuring 58 works of digital fabrication opens Oct. 26 and runs through Dec. 7. Continue reading →

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