Around Campus

CUPA study finds arts responsible for 18,000 jobs, almost $800 million in income in Dayton region

Wright State’s liberal arts programs bolster region's creative community, have significant impact on economy

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Bob Mihalek

An analysis by Wright State’s Center for Urban and Public Affairs estimates that the creative industries in the Greater Dayton region accounted for 18,000 jobs and $799 million in labor income last year. Continue reading →

Lots to do at 2014 Adventure Summit

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Wright State Media Team

Check out photos from the 2014 Adventure Summit, sponsored by Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State University and held in the Student Union Feb. 14 and 15. Continue reading →

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Student who landed at Wright State from Puerto Rico finds meaning in student food pantry

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Graduate student Felix Enrique Torres, who landed at Wright State from Puerto Rico, finds meaning in student food pantry. Continue reading →

Engineer and entrepreneur Lonnie Johnson, inventor of Super Soaker water gun, to speak at Wright State

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Jim Hannah

Entrepreneur and inventor Lonnie Johnson will discuss “Inspiring a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and excellence” at Wright State on Feb. 19. Continue reading →

Video—Wright State Basketball on ESPNU

Mark Gazdik from Wright State University and Rowdy Raider talk to Living Dayton about their upcoming men’s basketball game happening live on ESPNU Friday, Feb. 21. The first 5,000 fans through the doors receive a free green T-shirt. Watch the … Continue reading →

New director of Disability Services is on the job

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Seth Bauguess

Thomas Webb, a veteran disability services advocate focused on equal opportunity for all students, started this week as the new director of the Office of Disability Services. Continue reading →

Wright State Orthopaedics will offer an educational session about minimally invasive shoulder surgery

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Cindy Young

Wright State Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation will offer an educational session about minimally invasive shoulder surgery on Feb. 18 at Wright State Physicians. Continue reading →

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine to host Day of Caring pancake brunch on Feb. 23

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Cindy Young

Students from the Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine will host a Day of Caring 2014 brunch site on Sunday, Feb. 23, in White Hall.
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‘The Magic Fire’ review – Wright State University – our private world

Excerpt Wright State University returns to sophisticated fare with a beautifully executed regional premiere of Lillian Groag’s semi-autobiographical, thought-provoking Argentinean drama The Magic Fire. Commissioned and originally produced in 1997 by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the engrossing, highbrow Magic Fire concerns … Continue reading →

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine students to host blood drive on Feb. 11

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Cindy Young

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine students will host a blood drive for the Community Blood Center on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in White Hall. Continue reading →