Welcome to the Wright State University Press Release Database! Here are the 10 most recent press releases posted:

Wright State University Libraries to offer trademark research workshop -- Persons interested in knowing more about trademarks may attend a free trademark research workshop offered by the Wright State University Libraries. The workshop is Saturday, March 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Room 241 of the Paul Laurence Dunbar Library on the Wright State campus.(02/28/2005)

Wright State professors to speak at State of the State Conference -- Faculty members in Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business will make one of the key presentations at the 10th annual State of the State Conference. This statewide diversity conference on equity, opportunity, and diversity is scheduled for Thursday, March 24, at 8:30 a.m. at the Sinclair Community College Ponitz Center in downtown Dayton. (02/28/2005)

Author Jean Kilbourne to speak at Wright State on advertising, women’s issues -- As a highlight of Wright State University’s celebration of Women’s History Month, Jean Kilbourne, Ed.D., visiting research scholar at Wellesley College, will present “Deadly Persuasion: Advertising and Addiction” on Thursday, March 10, at 12:30 p.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room. The event is free and open to the public.(02/28/2005)

Regional conference on innovation in life sciences hosted by Wright State, Air Force Research Lab -- Innovation in the life sciences will be the theme for the third annual Ohio Valley Affiliates for Life Sciences (OVALS) conference hosted by Wright State University and the Air Force Research Laboratory on Monday and Tuesday, March 7-8.(02/28/2005)

Wright State schedules camp fair on summer programs available for elementary, high school students -- The Fourth Annual Miami Valley Camp Fair has been scheduled for Saturday, March 12, at Wright State University’s Student Union Atrium from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to inform families about non-traditional and traditional summer camp programs for students entering grades K-12. The event is free and open to the public. (02/28/2005)

Job opportunities, careers for disabled topic for seminar, fair at Wright State University -- A two-day event aimed at hiring and creating job opportunities for qualified people with disabilities is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, March 8-9, at Wright State University.(02/24/2005)

Art, films, lectures, poetry and more part of Wright State University’s celebration of Women’s History Month -- A celebration of women’s achievements in art, films, poetry, lectures and more will highlight Wright State University’s celebration of Women’s History Month in March. The 2005 Women’s History Month theme, “Women Change America,” honors and recognizes the role of American women in transforming culture, history and politics as leaders, writers, scientists, educators, politicians, artists, historians and informed citizens. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. (02/24/2005)

Wright State wheelchair basketball team finishes second in national tournament -- Wright State University’s wheelchair basketball team recently placed second out of 24 teams from across the United States and Canada that competed in the Division III National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament in Bloomington, Ill. The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) sponsored the double elimination tournament. (02/24/2005)

WSU speaker to view aerospace industry & how to interest children in science, math and engineering -- The future of the aerospace industry and how to interest children in this career field are the topics for two public presentations on Wednesday, March 2, by a nationally recognized aeronautics researcher with Boeing in Seattle.(02/24/2005)

Wright State’s Distinguished Lecture--A lost city and undersea black smoker chimneys: keys to primitive life on earth? -- On March 7 and 8, Wright State University will host one of the world’s leading experts on seafloor hydrothermal systems and geobiological processes, Deborah Kelley, Ph.D., an associate professor at the University of Washington’s School of Oceanography and Astrobiology. She is visiting the campus as part of a Distinguished Lecturer Series, sponsored by WSU’s Department of Physics and the National Science Foundation.(02/23/2005)

Thriller movies discussed on nationwide radio program by Wright State theatre arts professor -- Thriller movies were discussed recently by Charles Derry, Ph.D., a professor of theatre arts at Wright State University, on the nationwide Studio 360 radio program.(02/22/2005)

Wright State Friends of the Libraries lecture to discuss global economy -- “Made in America: What is ‘Buy American’ in a Global Economy?” is the topic of the next Friends of the Libraries Lecture sponsored by the Wright State University Friends of the Libraries and the Raj Soin College of Business. Fall Ainina, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Finance and Financial Services in the Raj Soin College of Business and winner of Wright State’s 2004 International Education Award, will speak on Thursday, March 17, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Paul Laurence Dunbar Library. The event is free and open to the public.(02/22/2005)

Timothy Moragne receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State University School of Professional Psychology -- Timothy Moragne, Psy.D., professor at the Nova Southeastern University Center for Psychological Studies and a 1982 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the School of Professional Psychology. (02/18/2005)

Randy Phillips receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State University College of Engineering and Computer Science -- Randy E. Phillips, director, corporate development for Alcoa, Inc., in New York City and a 1982 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the College of Engineering and Computer Science. (02/18/2005)

Terrence Schneiderman receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State University School of Medicine -- Terrence S. Schneiderman, M.D., and a 1982 Wright State University graduate, is the posthumous Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the School of Medicine. (02/18/2005)

Sue Heckler receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State University College of Education and Human Services -- Sue A. Heckler, coordinator of gifted services for the West Carrollton School District and a 1980 and 1983 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the College of Education and Human Services. (02/18/2005)

Alice Teall receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State University College of Nursing and Health -- Alice M. Teall, nurse practitioner at the Adolescent Wellness Center in Dayton and a 1999 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the WSU–Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health. (02/18/2005)

Nancy Harvey receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State University Lake Campus -- Nancy M. Harvey, director of clinical services at the Zepf Center in Toledo and a 1990 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the Lake Campus. (02/18/2005)

Gail Brown receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State University College of Science and Mathematics -- Gail J. Brown, principal research physicist in the Sensor Materials Branch of the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and a 1977 and 1979 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the College of Science and Mathematics. (02/18/2005)

Gregory Lockhart receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State University Raj Soin College of Business -- Gregory G. Lockhart, United States attorney for the Southern District of Ohio and a 1973 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the Raj Soin College of Business. (02/18/2005)

Karen Hunt receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State University College of Liberal Arts -- Karen J. Hunt, director of the John Hope Franklin Collection of African and African American Documentation and African American resource librarian at Duke University and a 1989 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the College of Liberal Arts. (02/18/2005)

Donna Back receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State University School of Graduate Studies -- Donna J. Back, recently retired director of financial management and comptroller, Aeronautical Systems Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and a 1978 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the School of Graduate Studies. (02/18/2005)

Wright State research professor in physics honored as Fellow of American Geophysical Union -- Jane Fox, Ph.D., a research professor in the Department of Physics at Wright State University who has studied the upper levels of earth’s atmosphere and the planets for more than 30 years, has been named a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU).(02/17/2005)

WSU hosts information forum for students interested in medical professions -- A Premedical Professions Information Forum is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 21, at Wright State University to acquaint students with careers as a physician, pharmacist and dentist.(02/17/2005)

Wright State expert on violence prevention in children says parents should look for danger signs -- Temper tantrums, violence toward animals and being bullied are among the warning signs parents should look for to prevent violent behavior by their children, according to Betty Yung, Ph.D., a psychology faculty member at Wright State University and pioneer in youth violence prevention education.(02/16/2005)

Wright State hosts Engineering and Computer Science Day -- The Wright State University College of Engineering and Computer Science will be hosting Engineering and Computer Science Day on Monday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Russ Engineering Center. (02/15/2005)

Annual trebuchet competition at Wright State combines engineering design, physics, sport -- Wright State University’s Fifth Annual Trebuchet Contest on Wednesday, Feb. 23, will feature approximately 40 teams from local high schools. The event is an annual highlight for many high school technology and science classes. (02/10/2005)

Wright State University celebrating Black History Month -- Wright State University is celebrating Black History month with films, speakers, community service and many other activities. Events sponsored by the university’s Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center will focus on historical figures who worked toward African American rights in America, along with celebrating black history. (02/04/2005)

Wright State to host workshop on Internet sales and marketing -- The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Wright State University will sponsor “How to Get Traffic to Your Website…and What to Do When It Gets There! The Basics of Internet Marketing,” a workshop to be held on Thursday, Feb. 10, or Thursday, March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Atlantis Room, E157 Student Union on the Wright State campus. (02/04/2005)

HR management certification preparation course scheduled at Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business -- Wednesday, Feb. 16, is the registration deadline for the Human Resource Management National Certification Preparation Course that will be held at Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business.(02/02/2005)

Wright State University offers Summer Scholars 2005 -- High school juniors and seniors wanting a head start on their college careers may participate in the 2005 Summer Scholars Program sponsored by Wright State University’s Office of Pre-College Programs. The program is open to high school students who will be a junior or senior during the 2005–2006 academic year.(02/01/2005)