Around Campus

Wright Brothers Day a hit

Tom Benson (left) and Roger Storm of the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, impersonating Wilbur and Orville Wright, examine micro air vehicles with Amanda Wright Lane during Wright Brothers Day in the Student Union Atrium. Wright Lane is the great-grandniece of the real Wright brothers.

It’s all but impossible for a Wright State University student to spend a day on campus without being exposed to images of the Wright Flyer… Continue reading

Baked goods battle

Photo of green and yellow cupcakes

A competition guaranteed to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth is among this year’s homecoming activities. Continue reading

Greek DVD drive helps sick kids stay happy

Logo for the Dayton Children's DVD drive

Imagine you’re a kid at Dayton Children’s Medical Center stuck in bed after a surgery… Continue reading

Raider Recon

Student reporter Lara Donnelly, host of the monthly video series Raider Recon, takes to the high seas of the Student Union natatorium… Continue reading

Wright State Club Football team wins first game on new field

Photo of Trevor Luckenbill going in for the touchdown.

The Wright State Club Football team is 2-0 on the season after winning the first home game on the new multipurpose field… Continue reading

President’s Awards for Excellence announced for Staff and Outstanding Units

The President’s Awards for Excellence for 2011 in the Staff and Outstanding Unit categories have been announced. Continue reading

Volleyball team thinks pink, Dru

Photo of players wearing pink rbbons in their hair

Wright State University’s volleyball team wore special black and pink t-shirts during warm-ups on Friday, September 16 to help raise money for Andrea (Voss) Vellinga… Continue reading

“Death of a Salesman” opens theatre season

Photo ot the Death of a Salesman script cover.

This tragedy by playwright Arthur Miller is often regarded as the greatest American drama. Continue reading

Wright State named Military Friendly again

Photo of five people talking. Two are in military uniform.

G.I. Jobs has awarded Wright State University the designation of Military Friendly School for the third consecutive year. Continue reading

Recruiting Raiders: two-day job fair will draw employers, students and alumni

Photo form 2010 recruiting days.

The event consists of three separate sections: a STEM recruiting day, a business recruiting day and a public service and creative careers recruiting day. Continue reading