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

Wright State symposium to explore spirituality, health, Jewish Science movement -- Ellen Umansky, Ph.D., a prominent author of books and essays on women in Judaism and Jewish history and thought, will speak at the Annual Ryterband Symposium on Wednesday, Nov. 2, in the Student Union Endeavour Room at Wright State University. The event is free and open to the public. (10/28/2005)

Wilkins to highlight WSU celebration of 40th anniversary of Voting Rights Act -- Roger Wilkins, an award-winning journalist and human rights activist, will discuss “The Significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965” on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room at Wright State University. Sponsored by the African and African American Studies program, the lecture is free and open to the public.(10/28/2005)

WSU Kristallnacht Lecture to focus on Denmark and the Holocaust -- During the German occupation of Denmark during World War II, almost 8,000 Jews in Denmark, helped by large numbers of Danish citizens, were able to escape the Holocaust. Gustav Goldberger will present the details of this exceptional episode of World War II during the Annual Kristallnacht Lecture at Wright State University on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m., in the Endeavour Room, E156 Student Union on campus. The event is free and open to the public. (10/26/2005)

Wright State University Friends of the Libraries’ lecture to reflect on Dayton Peace Accords -- In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords, Donna Schlagheck, chair of the Department of Political Science at Wright State University, will present “Dayton: A Peace Process” for the Wright State University Friends of the Libraries’ Lecture Series. The free talk and reception will be held Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Paul Laurence Dunbar Library.(10/26/2005)

Wright State Art Galleries to host David Johnson -- The Wright State University Art Galleries is hosting “David Johnson: Prints, Drawings, Books” beginning Sunday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, in the University Art Galleries in the Creative Arts Center. Johnson will discuss his work on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2:30 p.m. in room M252 of the Creative Arts Center. A reception will follow at 4 p.m. in room A132 of the Creative Arts Center. David will also be conducting a color intaglio printing demonstration on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 3 p.m. in A026 Creative Arts Center. The demonstration, exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.(10/26/2005)

Young’s Jersey Dairy CEO to speak at WSU Human Resource Lecture Series -- Dan Young, CEO and “Chief Ice Cream Dipper” for Young’s Jersey Dairy and a 1997 graduate of Wright State University’s M.B.A. program, will present “We Create Fun for Our Customers: The Young’s Jersey Dairy Journey” to kick off the 15th year of the Human Resource Lecture Series sponsored by the Raj Soin College of Business and Right Management Consultants. The event is Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the Berry Room of the Ervin J. Nutter Center on campus. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m., with the presentation at 8 a.m.(10/25/2005)

Wright State hosts 31st Annual Research on Women and Education conference -- Wright State is hosting the Research on Women and Education’s (RWE) 31st Annual Fall Conference, from Thursday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Oct. 22. The conference theme, “In Search of My Mother’s Garden, I Found my Own: Celebrating the Past, Honoring the Present and Preparing for the Future” is a celebration of research and practice that focuses on women and girls at the intersection of race, class, gender and culture. RWE is a special interest group of the American Educational Research Association. (10/24/2005)

WSU rings opening bell on state-of-the-art MTC Technologies Trading Center -- The opening bell rang today at Wright State University’s state-of-the-art MTC Technologies Trading Center. The new center will significantly advance business education at the WSU Raj Soin College of Business by providing students with the knowledge base for leading positions in asset management, investment banking and corporate finance.(10/24/2005)

WSU Cameos of Caring recognizes 15 exceptional nurses -- Outstanding nurses from the Dayton region were honored recently by area health care providers during the Wright State University–Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health’s fifth annual Cameos of Caring awards gala. Nurses nominated for the award by their colleagues were honored for their wisdom, advocacy and caring in professional nursing and direct patient care. (10/21/2005)

WSU research biologist says only matter of time before avian flu virus reaches U.S. -- It’s only a matter of time before the avian flu virus reaches the United States, according to a research biologist at Wright State University who said the key is following the migratory patterns of birds.(10/20/2005)

Wright State names Iris E. Harvey marketing/communications associate vice president -- Iris E. Harvey, a marketing executive with 25 years of management experience in the public and private sectors, has been named associate vice president for marketing and communications at Wright State University.(10/19/2005)

Summerbridge students to serve pancakes to seniors at Make a Difference Day on Saturday -- Approximately 30 staff and students from Summerbridge Dayton will bridge a generation gap through participation in the nationwide Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 22.(10/19/2005)

Poet, novelist Marge Piercy to speak at Wright State -- Poet and writer Marge Piercy will present “Feisty and Accessible: An Evening with the Poetry of Marge Piercy,” on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Discovery Room, E163 Student Union on the Wright State University campus. Sponsored by Wright State’s Women’s Center, Women Studies Program and Department of English Language and Literatures Visiting Writers Series, the event is free and open to the public.(10/18/2005)

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 Web Site and What To Do When It Gets There: The Key to Successful Internet Marketing,” a workshop to be held on Thursday, Nov. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Atlantis Room, E157 Student Union on campus. Topics to be covered include: how to get quality traffic to your Web site, how to design a Web site to convert your traffic to sales and leads, simple ways to measure the performance of your Web site, how to beat your competition online and winning strategies for Internet success.(10/18/2005)

Wright State hosts Multicultural Halloween Celebration -- Many of the world’s fall holidays, including the Asian Indian Diwali, the Chinese and Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival, the Korea Chusok, the Japanese Bon Holiday, the Nigerian Yam Festival, the Mexican Day of the Dead and the Native American Fall Harvest, will be celebrated during Wright State University’s sixth annual Multicultural Halloween Celebration. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room on campus. The event is free for Wright State students, faculty and staff and children 12 and younger. The cost is $5 for the general public.(10/18/2005)

Susan Praeger named Wright State University Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Professional Service -- Susan Praeger, Ed.D., professor of nursing at Wright State University, has been named the Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Professional Service at Wright State University. The award recognizes outstanding service by a Wright State faculty member. (10/14/2005)

Alice Teall awarded Wright State University President’s Award for Excellence: Outstanding Lecturer -- Alice Teall, M.S., F.N.P, C.P.R.N, lecturer for the Wright State University–Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health, received the Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Outstanding Lecturer.(10/14/2005)

Mary Alspaugh awarded Wright State President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership -- Mary Alspaugh, statistical services specialist in the Statistical Consulting Center (SCC) at Wright State University, received the President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership.(10/14/2005)

K.T. Arasu awarded Wright State University Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence -- The Wright State University Board of Trustees selected K.T. Arasu, Ph.D., professor of mathematics and statistics, winner of the Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence. The award is presented to a faculty member in recognition of sustained excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. (10/14/2005)

Steve Higgins awarded Wright State UniversityPresident’s Award for Excellence: Early Career Achievement -- Steve Higgins, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry at Wright State University, received the Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Early Career Achievement. (10/14/2005)

Marietta Langlois awarded Wright State University President’s Award for Excellence: Early Career Achievement -- Marietta Langlois, Ph.D., assistant professor of health, physical education and recreation (HPR) at Wright State University, received the Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Early Career Achievement. (10/14/2005)

Diane Ponder awarded Wright State President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations -- Diane Ponder, administrative specialist in the biomedical sciences Ph.D. program at Wright State University, received the President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations. (10/14/2005)

Jeanne Ballantine named University Professor at Wright State -- Jeanne Ballantine, Ph.D., professor of sociology at Wright State University, has been named University Professor. The title recognizes Wright State faculty for outstanding contributions beyond his or her discipline and an outstanding lifetime of work in the areas of scholarship, teaching and service. (10/14/2005)

Kitty Friedman awarded Wright State President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership -- Kitty Friedman, systems analyst in Computing and Telecommunications Services (CaTS) at Wright State University, received the President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership.(10/14/2005)

Tamara Jones awarded Wright State President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations -- Tamara Jones, assistant director for employment services in the Department of Human Resources at Wright State University, received the President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations. (10/14/2005)

Elfe Dona awarded Wright State University President’s Award for Excellence: Outstanding Instructor -- Elfe Dona, Ph.D., instructor of German at Wright State University, received the Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Outstanding Instructor. (10/14/2005)

Charles Ciampaglio awarded Wright State University President’s Award for Excellence: Early Career Achievement -- Charles Ciampaglio, Ph.D., assistant professor of geology and education at Wright State University’s Lake Campus, received the Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Early Career Achievement.(10/14/2005)

Karen Bobbett awarded Wright State President’s Award for Excellence in Service -- Karen Bobbett, department support supervisor for the Departments of History, Classics, Philosophy, Religion and the Master of Humanities Program at Wright State University, received the President’s Award for Excellence in Service.(10/14/2005)

Bill Shepard awarded Wright State President’s Award for Excellence in Service -- Bill Shepard, executive director of the Student Union at Wright State University, received the President’s Award for Excellence in Service. (10/14/2005)

Wright State nursing students organize walk-a-thon for childhood mental health -- Nursing students in the Child/Adolescent Graduate Program in the Wright State University-Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health invite you to walk with them Sat., Oct. 15, to promote the health of children and adolescents. The one-day walk-a-thon event will help raise visibility and public awareness of pediatric mental health issues.(10/13/2005)

Pioneer woman astronaut among 11 Wright State speakers on careers in science, math, technology, engineering -- Kathy Sullivan, Ph.D., the first American woman to walk in space, will recount the hurdles she overcame to become an astronaut at a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Symposium on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Wright State University.(10/07/2005)

Parade, festival, food, sports highlight WSU Homecoming “Howl and Prowl: Back With the Pack” Oct. 7–9 -- Wright State University students, alumni, families and friends will enjoy a weekend of special activities during the 2005 Homecoming celebration, “Howl and Prowl: Back With the Pack,” Friday, Oct. 7, through Sunday, Oct. 9.(10/05/2005)

WSU to host play, author of Platanos & Collard Greens -- As part of its Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Wright State University will host a production of the play Platanos & Collard Greens along with a presentation by David Lamb, writer, producer, Hip Hop scholar and author of the play. Lamb’s presentation is Monday, Oct. 10, at 12:15 p.m. in the Discovery Room, E163 Student Union. The play will be presented at 7 p.m. that evening in the Student Union Apollo Room.(10/04/2005)

Historical roles of women in three faiths topic for religious forum at Wright State -- The historical roles of women in the Christian, Jewish and Islamic faiths will be the topic on Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Wright State University Student Union when the Greater Dayton Interfaith Trialogue hosts “God, Women and Liberation: Promises and Challenges in the Arbrahamic Tradition.”(10/04/2005)

WSU to host concert, lecture of Southwestern folk music -- As part of the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Wright State University will host a concert and lecture by Ronstadt, Ramirez and the Santa Cruz River Band. Michael Ronstadt and Ted Ramirez, principal writers and artists of Ronstadt, Ramirez and the Santa Cruz River Band, will present “Southwestern Folk Music and its Mexican/Hispanic Roots,” on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 12:20 p.m. in the Discovery Room, E163 Student Union. The band will perform a concert at 7 p.m. that evening in the Concert Hall of the Creative Arts Center.(10/04/2005)