Humanities and Cultural Studies

Ancient medicinal practices, time keeping, tools of war displayed at Roman Era science fair

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Seth Bauguess

Providing physical proof that the ancients in many ways were ahead of their time, students raved about this first-of-its-kind, team-taught class in the College of Liberal Arts: Ancient Science. Continue reading →

Audio—History professor Paul Lockhart on ‘Miami Valley Voices’

History professor Paul Lockhart appeared on Miami Valley Voices, with host Ron Rollins of the Dayton Daily News, on WHIO 95.7 FM on April 13 and 20. Lockhart discussed the significance of World War I, its impact on the Miami Valley … Continue reading →

Wright State honors graduating seniors as Top Scholars

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Reilly Dixon
David Goldstein, Larrilyn Louise Yelton and Sheila Shellabarger

Scholars are honored with books purchased in their names for the Wright State University Libraries’ collections. Continue reading →

Technical and Professional Writing program receives donated software

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State technical writing students work with state-of-the-art computer programs thanks to donations from two leading software companies. Continue reading →

Wright State goes Mad (Men) for new literature course

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Reilly Dixon
Andrew Strombeck

Wright State course uses the TV show “Mad Men” to examine the influence literature has had on pop culture. Continue reading →

Stage set for annual ArtsGala

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Seth Bauguess

The annual Wright State University ArtsGala, which has raised more than $1.6 million for arts scholarships during its 14-year history, is set for Saturday, April 12. Continue reading →

World War I artifacts sought for local exhibit

Excerpt It’s the everyday items that will help show how Daytonians and the world were changed by the “war to end all wars” said Paul Lockhart, a Wright State University history professor. “The problem is a lot of diaries, letters … Continue reading →

Professor David Barr to lecture on ‘Politics of End Times’

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Bob Mihalek
David Barr

Wright State emeritus professor David Barr will discuss “The Politics of End Times” when he delivers the 2014 Piediscalzi Lecture on April 2. Continue reading →

English professor Angela Beumer Johnson wins Ohio teaching award

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State professor Angela Beumer Johnson named Outstanding College Language Arts Educator by the Ohio English educators organization. Continue reading →