Around Campus

BSOM to host advance screening of HBO’s “The Weight of the Nation”

Four-film documentary series and panel discussion addressing national obesity epidemic

Free and open to the public, this four-film series addresses our country’s obesity epidemic. Continue reading

Raider Recon—Ushering

Student reporter Lara Donnelly, host of the monthly video series Raider Recon, gets dressed up and trains as an usher for Wright State’s upcoming production… Continue reading

Artist Bing Davis to visit Wright State

Photo of Bing Davis and his wife

Renowned Dayton artist Willis ‘Bing’ Davis will present “The Arts as an Agent of Change” at the Friends of the Libraries’ 33rd annual spring luncheon. Continue reading

Annual Greek Step Show, Drag Revue live up to billing

Photo of svereral Wright State students performing at the 13th Annual Harley E. Flack Greek Step Show.

The 13th Annual Harley E. Flack Greek Step Show and the Rainbow Alliance’s annual Drag Revue show made for a festive Friday on May 4. Check out some of the best pictures from the two events.

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Senator Sherrod Brown visits Wright State, argues against scheduled student debt interest rate hike

Photo of U.S. Senator from Ohio Sherrod Brown at Wright State University.

Roughly 10,000 students at Wright State University depend on subsidized Stafford loans to go to college. Soon after graduation, they all know they’ll have to pay it back with 3.4% interest. But this summer, that rate could double. Continue reading

Sundance Channel’s “Push Girls” star to visit Wright State

Photo of the four stars of the Sundance Channel's new docu-series, Push Girls.

The show premieres in June, but the Wright State University community will get to see an advance screening of the show Monday, May 7… Continue reading

Gabrielle Giffords’ rescuer speaks at Wright State

Photo of Paul Hernandez.

President Obama called Daniel Hernandez a hero for his actions following the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Continue reading

The Gentle Way, the Wright Way: national judo tournament coming to the Nutter Center

Photo of two people preparing to fight in a judo tournament.

A Russian competitor meets his English rival on the floor. A French referee gives the signal and the match begins. The remarkable thing? All three of them are speaking in Japanese. Continue reading

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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Raider pup!

Wright State Service Dog program growing with puppy-fueled exuberance

Aerosmith has arrived on campus. So have Etta, Draconis and Chevy too. Continue reading