Liberal Arts

Wright State communication student gains experience in Attorney General’s Office

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Reilly Dixon
Photo of members of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's staff including Wright State student and intern Gervonna Bolding.

With an ever-growing scope of media-related opportunities, choosing a career can be a daunting task for mass communication majors. Continue reading →

National Air and Space Museum internship is Wright State student’s dream job

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Timothy R. Gaffney
Photo of Elizabeth Dardis in the National Air and Space Museum's Garber facility

Between having a father who’s an aeronautical engineer and attending a university named for the Wright brothers, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dardis seems almost destined to follow a path linked to aviation. Continue reading →

Wright State grad and Warehouse 13 star wears Raiders T-shirt on SyFy Channel

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Seth Bauguess
A screen capture of the SyFy channel’s Warehouse 13, Episode 2, season 4, An Evil Within

Eddie McClintock, star of the SyFy channel’s Warehouse 13 wore a Wright State Raiders T-shirt in the second episode of season two, An Evil Within, which aired Monday, July 30. Continue reading →

Wright State alumna embarks on a literary journey of fantastical proportions

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Reilly Dixon
Photo of Lara Donnelly writing.

Often described as both a magical and intensive experience, the Clarion Writers’ Workshop is a remarkable opportunity for aspiring writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror. Continue reading →

Wright State Saxophone Quartet strikes a chord in Scotland

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Reilly Dixon
Photo of the saxophone quartet

The quartet traveled to St. Andrews, Scotland, to participate in the World Saxophone Congress. Continue reading →

Two Emmy wins for Wright State alumnus’ aviation documentary

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Seth Bauguess
Photo of director and Wright State alum Adam White (left) and producer Kara Martinelli accepting the awards for Writing (Program) and Technical Achievement for their documentary film.

A documentary about a restored B-25 bomber that participated in the famous Doolittle Raiders bombing run of Japan has netted it’s director, a Wright State alum, two regional Emmys. Continue reading →

Collegiate Chorale brings home double silvers from the World Choir Games

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Cory MacPherson
Photo of some members of the Collegiate Chorale outside the Christ Church Cathedral.

The Chorale competed at the Champions level with choirs from around the globe. Continue reading →

Reichert and Bognar win big with film about local dancer

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Cory MacPherson
Photo of Sheri Williams dancing

“Sparkle” won the Audience Award for Best Short Documentary at SilverDocs, the largest documentary film festival in the United States. Continue reading →

CORE Scholar revives articles online

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Timothy R. Gaffney
Photo of Jan Wildermuth, head of the Wright State libraries’ digital services

Wright State faculty members have a fast new option for publishing scholarly materials, from their latest works to previously published articles. Continue reading →

History professor Jacob Dorn calls it a career, leaving his mark on Wright State from the school’s start

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Jim Hannah
Photo of Wrigfht State history professor Jacob Dorn

A Peterson pipe from Ireland dozes on his desk next to a pouch of tobacco. Continue reading →