Author Archives: Cory MacPherson

Wright State stages first Science Olympiad Invitational

Magsig and Centerville take top prizes
About 1,500 students and coaches from 76 teams participated in the all-day competition.

The competition was one of two that the university will hold before hosting the National Science Olympiad Tournament in 2013. Continue reading

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Students “pay it forward” in URS 399

Students get a hands-on look at how nonprofits manage their resources through fundraising, volunteering and grant writing. Continue reading

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Panel to discuss this year’s Big Read

"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

Wright State University Libraries will participate in the Big Read with a panel presentation and discussion on Wednesday, April 6, at 3 p.m. Continue reading

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Wright State University presents “Picnic”

Wright State University continues its 36th theatre season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, "Picnic."

Wright State University continues its 36th theatre season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Picnic.

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Future teachers studying the African American educational experience

A collaborative new certificate program is helping future teachers relate to African American students, making them more effective teachers in urban public schools. Continue reading

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WSU singer moves to semifinals

((excerpt)) Samantha Helmstetter, a Wright State University musical theater major from New Orleans, has advanced to the semifinals of the national 2011 Lotte Lenya Competition March 11 and 12 in New York City. DaytonDailyNews.com

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After opening weekend, WSU softball player gets league honor

((excerpt)) Krystian DeWitt, a Wright State freshman from Garden Grove, Calif., was named the Horizon League’s first pitcher of the week this season after helping the Raiders to a 4-0 start. DaytonDailyNews.com

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Pre-game lecture to feature international DNA expert

Dan Krane

Professor Dan Krane, Ph.D., will present “The Science (and Pseudoscience) of DNA Profiling” before a men’s basketball game. Continue reading

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Wright State and Fairborn Chamber of Commerce to celebrate “Fairborn Night”

Student groups also organizing “Green and Gold Day”
The Wright State Raiders have another big Horizon League match-up at the Wright State Nutter Center Wednesday when they play Cleveland State at 7 p.m.

The Fairborn Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 35th annual “Fairborn Night” on Wednesday, February 16, as part of Wright State University’s men’s basketball game against Cleveland State. Continue reading

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Year of the Rabbit celebrated at Lunar New Year event

Wright State University’s Asian/Hispanic/Native American Center celebrated the “Year of the Rabbit”… Continue reading

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