Social Sciences and International Studies

Media literacy needed to maintain democracy in media-saturated world, says Wright State author

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Jim Hannah
Professor Gaines reads his new book on semiotics.

“People around the world spend an extraordinary amount of time every day consuming media,” said Elliot Gaines, Ph.D. Continue reading →

International Women’s Day celebration planned

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Cory MacPherson

March 8 is the 100th annual International Women’s Day and Wright State will commemorate the day with a roundtable presentation and discussion featuring three of its female professors. Continue reading →

Bestselling author to speak for Women’s History Month

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Cory MacPherson
Bestselling author Jennifer Finney Boylan will give a keynote address for Women's History Month.

Bestselling author Jennifer Finney Boylan will give a keynote address, “Gender and Imagination: An Afternoon with Jennifer Finney Boylan,” for Women’s History Month. Continue reading →

Women Divers Hall of Fame to induct Wright State scuba instructor

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Jim Hannah

When she was a child, Gina Bier couldn’t decide whether she wanted to be a scuba diver or police officer. So she became both. Continue reading →

Future teachers studying the African American educational experience

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Cory MacPherson

A collaborative new certificate program is helping future teachers relate to African American students, making them more effective teachers in urban public schools. Continue reading →

A Job Hunter’s Best Friend

Wright State graduate writes a how-to guide for finding a job in today’s economy
Posted on August 9, 2010 by Kim Patton

When Andrea Foy was looking for a part-time retail job to help offset the expenses of purchasing a house, she went to her job interview as the polished, professional woman she is. While waiting for a manager to interview her, … Continue reading →