Author Archives: Timothy R. Gaffney

Gabby Giffords’ Intern Gives Speech at Wright State

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The man credited with helping save the life of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was in the Miami Valley Wednesday night.  Daniel Hernandez spoke at Wright State University as part of the University Presidential Lecture Series. Read more … Continue reading

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Raiders walk for healthier babies

Wright State students, faculty, staff support March of Dimes
Photo of Wright students, faculty and staff at the 2012 Miami Valley March For Babies.

The March of Dimes’ annual Miami Valley March for Babies fundraising campaign finished with a flourish last week, thanks in part to efforts by Wright State students, faculty and staff.

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Human Performance Consortium changes name

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — The Human Performance Consortium has rebranded itself AHEAD — Alliance for Human Effectiveness and Advancement — to better define what it does and expand its ranks to compete for contracts with the 711th Human Performance Wing at … Continue reading

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Wright State’s president “jailed,” “bailed” for charity

Hopkins trades pinstripes for prison stripes to support March for Babies
Photo of President Hopkins in fake prison garb for a March of Dimes fundraiser

Wright State President David Hopkins briefly traded pinstripes for prison stripes on Friday, April 27—all in the name of healthier babies. Continue reading

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Sustainability discussion at Wright State Lake Campus

((Excerpt)) One day after Earth Day 2012, more discussion tonight about man’s role in keeping the earth in balance. These Wright State Lake Campus students were learning about sustainability. Celina architect David Sundersingh was the featured speaker at an event … Continue reading

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VA to hire 1,900 to meet mental health demands

((Excerpt)) DAYTON — The Department of Veteran Affairs is adding 1,900 psychologists, nurses and social workers, an acknowledgement that more mental health help is needed as troops return from Iraq and Afghanistan. Veterans and congressional leaders said the move was … Continue reading

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Wright State professor named president of national association

((Excerpt)) Rudy Fichtenbaum, a Wright State University professor, has been elected to lead a national professional association for faculty. Fichtenbaum has been chosen to serve as president of the American Association of University Professors, which supports faculty unionization, tenure and … Continue reading

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WSU Model UN honor

((Excerpt)) The Model United Nationals team from Wright State University was one of only 17 schools to be  recognized as having an outstanding delegation. Watch video at WDTN Living Dayton.

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March of Dimes walk announced

((Excerpt)) On April 28, WSU is hosting an enormous walk for March of Dimes. Hear how March of Dimes began, how they are helping families in our community, and how you can join in! Read more and watch the video … Continue reading

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State lagging in grads needed to fill new jobs

((Excerpt)) Ohio is not on track to produce enough college graduates to fill the anticipated 1.7 million new jobs that will be created statewide by 2018, according to new research. Ohio has about 36 percent of working-age adults with a … Continue reading

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