Author Archives: Timothy R. Gaffney

Wright State Allumni Association reconnects with graduates

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The Wright State Alumni Association is working to help more of the university’s 93,000 graduates find a way to reconnect. Fresh programs, events and volunteer opportunities have been created under the association’s new director, Greg Scharer. Read … Continue reading

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Is your body language costing you a promotion?

((Excerpt)) “Half or more of all communication is nonverbal,” says Todd Dewett, a management professor at Ohio-based Wright State University. “Professionals are stressed. They are multitasking. They face many competing demands. Consequently, while they might sometimes be focused on using … Continue reading

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Chinese fiber art comes to Dayton

((Excerpt)) Changing Landscapes, the first exhibition of contemporary Chinese fiber art to travel to the U.S., has its only Midwest stop at Dayton Art Institute, opening Saturday and continuing through June 17. Maya Lin’s installation piece “Flow” is being shown … Continue reading

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Wright State campus planner dies while trail biking

Michael Schulze, 58, was employed at the 
school for 37 years.

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Michael Schulze, who was instrumental in helping design new buildings and plan growth at Wright State University, died while trail biking at a park near the university. Mr. Schulze, of Beavercreek, worked at Wright State for 37 … Continue reading

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Researching epilepsy in Brazil

By staying close to home for college, Amma Boakye travels far

Part of the series: Opening Doors

Photo of Amma Boakye

By staying close to home for college, Amma Boakye travels far. Continue reading

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Wright State rallies for March of Dimes

Photo of: Front row, left to right: Dawn Kilby (WSU 2004); Jacalyn “Jackie” Allen, director, Dayton Division March of Dimes; Daisha Dansby, daughter of Dawn Kilby; DeMarrione “Marri” Dansby, daughter of Dawn Kilby and ambassador, 2012 Miami Valley March for Babies; and Anna Kilby, mother of Dawn Kilby, grandmother of Daisha and Marri and Hangar employee. Back row: Jacqueline McMillan, vice president for enrollment management; and President David R. Hopkins.

President David R. Hopkins, who is chairing this year’s campaign with his wife Angelia, introduced this year’s March for Babies Ambassador, DeMarrione “Marri” Dansby… Continue reading

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March of Dimes ambassador’s story is close to Wright State hearts

Photo of Marri's mom Dawn Kilby, her younger sister and Marri, at right.

The March of Dimes likes to enlist young people to promote its annual fundraising campaigns, but the story of this year’s Miami Valley ambassador should be close to the heart of anyone with a Wright State connection. Continue reading

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Adventure Summit returning to the Wright State Student Union

Photo of local elementary student getting a climbing lesson at the Wright State climbing wall.

Believe it or not, mid-winter is one of the best times to try out a new warm-season outdoor activity. Continue reading

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Throwback Boeing band toots its own horns

((Excerpt)) St. Louis is well-acquainted with the design, engineering and manufacturing generated by the 15,000 employees of the Boeing Defense, Space and Security headquarters on the edge of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Far more obscure is the decidedly low-tech endeavor … Continue reading

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Local UAV research may create jobs

((Excerpt)) A Wright State University professor’s project involving a new approach to monitoring the brain activity of unmanned aerial vehicle operators may mean big business for the Dayton region, according to local officials. Read more at DaytonDailyNews.com

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