Author Archives: Sarah Olsen

Wright State students create life-changing mobile food market

Students launch the nonprofit Dayton Mobile Market to provide fresh produce to residents of Dayton food deserts. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Community Service, Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News |

Redefining the many roles advisers play in student success

Sarah Cicora, an academic adviser in the Department of Psychology, encourages students to meet with their adviser to learn about the many resources advisers can share. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, Psychology, Science & Mathematics, Staff Profile |

A look at the life of Wright State’s head volleyball coach

Wright State volleyball coach Susan Clements represents the dedication, competitive spirit and passion that Wright State coaches exemplify on a weekly basis. Continue reading

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Police Sgt. Chad Oleyar receives Blue Coat Award

Chad Oleyar has worked in the Wright State Police Department since 2007 and was promoted to sergeant in 2011. Continue reading

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College of Engineering and Computer Science prepares for Senior Design Showcase

The College of Engineering and Computer Science Senior Design Showcase takes place April 29 from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by an awards ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Center for Workforce Development, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News, Research, Student Union |

Students react to Tom Hanks’ visit to Wright State

Nearly 2,000 students, faculty, staff and others turned out April 19 to see Tom Hanks and witness the ribbon-cutting for the newly renovated Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. Continue reading

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Office of Disability Services honors graduates and scholarship recipients

The Office of Disability Services recognized graduating students, student employees and faculty and staff during its annual Scholarship and Graduation Reception. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Disability Services, Faculty & Staff, Giving, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, Social Work & Human Services |

Wright State Police Department honors Emergency Communications Center operators

Emergency Communication Center staff are being recognized by Wright State and the university Police Department as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Appreciation Week. Continue reading

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Wright State honors 2013 graduate with shoe collection

“Melissa’s Steps” shoe drive is collecting new and gently used shoes for men, women and children at El Puente Learning Center in Dayton and the East Dayton Community Center. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Community Service, Education & Leadership, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Latino Center, News |

Wright State to host third annual Amigos Latinos Gala

Funds raised at the Amigos Latinos Gala on April 22 will support Latino-based scholarships at Wright State and El Puente Learning Center in Dayton. Continue reading

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