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

Oil landscapes by New York artist Albert Kresch featured in art exhibition at Wright State -- A series of small-scale oil landscapes by prominent New York artist Albert Kresch will be on view at the Wright State University Art Galleries from Nov. 5 through Jan. 7.(10/31/2006)

Poet, actor Saul Williams to make first local appearance at Wright State -- The groundbreaking poet and actor will appear at Wright State University on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. in the Apollo Room of the Student Union on the Wright State campus. The Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center and Way With Words poetry society sponsor Williams’ appearance, his first in the Dayton area. (10/31/2006)

Wright State presents Women Working for Peace -- Women from Bosnia, Rwanda and the United States will share their personal experience of war and working for peace at a panel discussion Thursday, Nov. 2, at Wright State University. (10/31/2006)

WSU Joshi Research Center and daytaOhio open new frontier in innovation -- The Wright State University College of Engineering and Computer Science unveiled its new Krishan and Vicky Joshi Research Center, home to daytaOhio, in a dedication ceremony today on the WSU campus. The ceremony, attended by Ohio Governor Bob Taft, WSU President Kim Goldenberg, and representatives from governmental, academic and corporate partners, marked the grand opening of daytaOhio and the new $10 million Joshi Research Center adjoining the WSU Fritz and Dolores Russ Engineering Center.(10/27/2006)

Wright State celebrates American Indian art, culture, films and more -- Through a series of special events on campus, Wright State University is celebrating the culture, art and contributions of American Indians during Native American Heritage Month. All events are free and open to the public.(10/27/2006)

John A. Bantle named Wright State University vice president for research and graduate studies -- John (Jack) A. Bantle II, Ph.D., a nationally recognized scholar and innovator, has been named vice president for research and graduate studies at Wright State University, effective January 2, 2007. He replaces Jay Thomas, Ph.D., another nationally recognized leader in research, who will continue as Wright State’s dean of graduate studies.(10/26/2006)

Learn what Wright State offers at special event for high school students -- “Wright From The Start Day” is planned for Saturday, Nov. 4, to help Ohio high school juniors and seniors consider Wright State University for their college experience. The 9 a.m. to noon event will be held in the Student Union.(10/25/2006)

North Korea uses nuclear test to seek recognition, says WSU expert on weapons of mass destruction -- The current actions of North Korea regarding their recent nuclear test are more about recognition on the world stage than an actual threat of war, according to Liam Anderson, Ph.D., an associate professor of political science at Wright State University who teaches a course on weapons of mass destruction.(10/23/2006)

Teens in WSU summer enrichment program supporting our troops in Iraq -- At-risk middle school students in a Wright State University summer enrichment program are learning how they can make a difference for our troops fighting overseas. Participants in the Summerbridge Dayton program will spend two hours at the nationwide Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 28, packaging items to send to American troops fighting in Iraq.(10/23/2006)

International authors to join Studs Terkel at Schuster Center award ceremony Nov. 5 -- Internationally known authors Francine Prose and Stephen Walker will join Studs Terkel, recipient of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Lifetime Achievement, at the Schuster Center Nov. 5, when they are awarded the first Dayton Literary Peace Prizes in fiction and non-fiction.(10/20/2006)

Multicultural Halloween at Wright State features worldwide fall celebrations -- Halloween in America means pumpkins, costumes, goblins, candy and trick or treat. But in other cultures, similar fall events are observed in different ways. The seventh annual Multicultural Halloween at Wright State University on Thursday, Oct. 26, will acquaint those who attend with examples of such fall events as the Asian Indian Diwali, the Chinese and Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival, Korean Chusok, Cambodian Pachum Pen, Japanese Bon Festival, Mexico’s “Day of the Dead” and a Native American Fall Harvest.(10/19/2006)

BET’s Jeff Johnson appears at Wright State this weekend -- Black Entertainment Television (BET) commentator Jeffrey Johnson, called “the voice for a new generation of leadership,” comes to Dayton Saturday, Oct. 21, to encourage the Hip-Hop generation to utilize its political and social voice. (10/18/2006)

Need effective HR? Ask Sherwin-Williams -- Wright State University graduate Susan Keough, now vice president of human resources for the Midwestern Division Paint Stores Group of Sherwin-Williams, will present “Human Resources: Creating Value for Sherwin-Williams,” on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 8 a.m. in the Berry Room of the Nutter Center on the Wright State campus. The event is part of the Contemporary Issues in Human Resources Lecture Series sponsored by the Department of Management in the Raj Soin College of Business and Right Management Consultants.(10/17/2006)

Iraq expert at Wright State to discuss nation-building dilemma for war-torn country -- Factors that are needed for success in nation building are missing in Iraq and always have been, according to Liam Anderson, Ph.D., an associate professor of political science at Wright State University and expert on Iraq. He will discuss this situation at the WSU College of Liberal Arts (COLA) Fall Faculty Lecture Series on Thursday, Oct. 26. His 7 p.m. public lecture in the Millett Atrium is titled “Perils of Nation Building in Iraq.” (10/12/2006)

WSU doctoral students get $200,000 for environmental research -- Two environmental doctoral students at Wright State University have earned prestigious fellowships worth more than $100,000 each to continue their research studies dealing with two key environmental concerns: groundwater contamination and destruction of our forests.(10/12/2006)

Poetry readings reflect theme of challenges, celebrations of aging and health -- The Wright State University Art Galleries present an afternoon of readings by Dayton-area and Wright State poetry and memoir writers at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Bethany Lutheran Village Auditorium, 6451 Far Hills Ave.(10/11/2006)

Ohio companies receive special invitation to conference in China on business opportunities for Americans -- Wright State University’s positive relationship with the Shandong government in China is paying off. Chinese leaders have invited Ohio companies to participate in a Nov. 17–19 business exhibition and conference in Shandong that is expected to attract 10,000 people. (10/11/2006)

Plain talk on Alzheimer’s in new book by WSU School of Professional Psychology faculty member -- When these circumstances occur, what can family, friends and caregivers say and do to understand what the patient is going through and help them through this difficult period in their life? George Kraus, Ph.D., an adjunct professor and clinical faculty member at the Wright State University School of Professional Psychology, provides answers to this question in his just- released book At Wit’s End: Plain Talk on Alzheimer’s for Families and Clinicians published by Purdue University Press. (10/11/2006)

WSU and OSU create new Master in Social Work program for Miami Valley region -- Just as social workers help others improve their lives, Wright State University and The Ohio State University have combined resources to help social workers in the Miami Valley area achieve their highest potential. Through a unique collaboration, the two universities are now offering a Master in Social Work (M.S.W.) program with evening courses conveniently located in downtown Dayton.(10/6/2006)

WSU Cameos of Caring recognizes 16 exceptional nurses -- The wisdom, advocacy and caring of 16 outstanding nurses from the Dayton region will be honored by area health care providers during the Wright State University–Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health’s sixth annual Cameos of Caring awards gala on Saturday, Oct. 7. (10/06/2006)

WSU community to “Howl and Prowl” during Homecoming celebration -- Wright State University students, alumni, friends and families will enjoy good company, food, sports, music, dancing and much more during the 2006 Homecoming celebration, “Howl and Prowl,” Wednesday, Oct. 11, through Saturday, Oct. 14.(10/06/2006)

Wright State to host Nobel Peace Prize historian, winner -- The winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Friday, Oct. 13. The legacy of Swedish tycoon Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Peace Prize has been hailed as “the greatest honor a man can receive in this world.” Men and women who have received the prize since the first award in 1901 include Theodore Roosevelt, Bertha Von Suttner, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mother Teresa. (10/06/2006)

“Tunnel of Oppression” at Wright State explores injustice with focus on such issues as sexism, racism, appearance -- The “Tunnel of Oppression,” an interactive program designed to provide an intense educational experience about injustice in America, will be displayed at Wright State University beginning Monday, Oct. 9, through Thursday, Oct. 12.(10/05/2006)

WSU business information systems program first in Ohio to earn accreditation from national engineering & technology board -- The Bachelor of Science program in management information systems (MIS) at Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business has received national accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).(10/04/2006)

Wright State names Colleen Lampton-Brill director of foundation and corporate relations -- Wright State University has appointed Colleen Lampton-Brill director of foundation and corporate relations. Lampton-Brill previously served as director of development for the WSU Raj Soin College of Business. (10/4/2006)

Learn what Wright State has to offer for a college education at upcoming event -- Prospective Wright State students and their parents will have the chance to meet and visit with Wright State faculty, staff and students when the university hosts Green and Gold Academic Day on Friday, Oct. 6. Approximately 200 Miami Valley high school students, many with their parents in tow, are expected for the 1 to 4 p.m. event in the Student Union Apollo Room.(10/03/2006)

Learn from an expert on how to market your creation at upcoming InventorFest 2006 in Cincinnati -- David Pressman, author of Patent It Yourself, the mostly highly recommended guide to patenting and invention, will be the keynote speaker at InventorFest 2006 on Saturday, Oct. 14, event at the Cincinnati Library, 800 Vine Street. Co-sponsors of the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. event are the Wright State University Libraries and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.(10/03/2006)