The WSU campus community and beyond will be celebrating all year with various events and productions! Browse through our listing anniversary events to find out how you can join the fun!
Upcoming Events |
November 10
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CONH Cameos of Caring |
WSU's College of Nursing and Health will congratulate, celebrate, and recognize 16 very special individuals who exemplify wisdom, advocacy, and caring in professional nursing. Find out more about the Cameos of Caring event. |
| November 17 |
Fall Commencement |
Wright State University celebrates its Fall 2007 Graduates! |
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For additional WSU events, browse through our University Calendar.
Have an event you would like to add to this calendar?
Please contact Laura DeStephen by phone at (937) 775-3746 or via e-mail to: laura.destephen@wright.edu.
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Previous Anniversary Events |
| March 31 |
Arts Gala | An evening of theatre, music, visual arts, themed dining, and more! Find out more by vising the Arts Gala Web site. |
| April 5 |
David Quammen | Award-winning science, nature, and travel writer. Find out more by visiting the COSM Website. |
| April 6 |
Judith Ezekial | The author of Feminism in the Heartland will visit campus. This event is sponsored by the WSU Women's Center. |
| April 6–7 |
Little Sibs Weekend | Invite your kid brother or sister to campus. Find out more about this event, by vising the Residential Community Association Web site. |
| April 12 |
Presidential Lecture Series |
In collaboration with the Quest for Community: A Call to Action conference, Edward James Olmos will address the campus. Find out more by visiting the Presidential Lecture Series Web site. |
| April 13 |
Seventh annual Quest conference | "The Strength of Difference: Transforming Communities for the Future." Visit the Quest Web site for more information. |
| April 16 |
From Slide Rules to iPods: Celebrating 40 Years of Teaching at WSU |
Curious about how teaching has changed over the past 40 years? This seminar will bring together faculty who have taught in each of the four decades of Wright State University's existence to discuss what has (and hasn't) changed in the way faculty have taught the generations of students attending Wright State University. For more information, visit the Center for Teaching & Learning's Web site. |
| April 19 |
Jazz Band |
WSU's Department of Music presents this tribute to Count Basie. |
| May 4 |
May Daze | WSU's University Activities Board presents their "Big 40th May Daze BirthDaze Party". |
| May 11–13 |
The Magic Flute |
WSU's Opera Theatre presents this Mozart masterpiece, performed by WSU students. To purchase tickets, please contact the Student Union Box Office by phone at (937) 775-5544. |
| May 15 |
WSU Artist Series: Lee/Suites Duo |
WSU's Artist Series presents Lee/Suites Duo, violin and piano, performing with the University/Community orchestra. |
| May 10–27 |
AIDA |
WSU's Theatre presents Elton John and Tim Rice's rock opera. To purchase tickets, please contact the Creative Arts Box Office by phone at (937) 775-2500. |
| May 17 |
Comedian Pablo Francisco |
Sponsored by the University Activities Board, Comedian Pablo Francisco will perform in WSU's Student Union Apollo Room. For more details about this event, view the event news release. |
| May 18 |
Rapper-turned-psychologist Roxanne Shanté |
WSU's Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center and African American Women in Professional Psychology presents Roxanne Shanté to discuss "The Relevance of Hip-Hop to Social Change." This event is free and open to the public. View this event's news release for more information. |
| May 18 |
Huffman Prarie Winds |
WSU's Music Department presents a performance by the woodwind quintet of the Air Force Band of Flight. |
| May 22 |
40 Years of WSU Theatre
featuring guest speaker Dr. Stuart McDowell |
In honor of WSU's 40th anniversary, join the Friends of the Libraries for this special presentation showcasing the success and behind-the-scenes activities of our award-winning theatre, dance, and motion picture programs. For more information, including ticket price and online event registration, please visit the Library Event Web page or call (937) 775-2380. |
| May 22 |
University Chorus & the University Community Orchestra |
WSU's Music Department presents a performance by the university chorus and community orchestra. This event is free and open to the public. |
| May 10–27 |
AIDA |
WSU's Theatre presents Elton John and Tim Rice's rock opera. To purchase tickets, please contact the Creative Arts Box Office by phone at (937) 775-2500. |
| May 23 |
Hawaiian Luau |
Black Women Striving Forward will be hosting a Hawaiian Luau in the Village Picnic Area. The festivities will include good food and great music. Join us for the Hawaiian atmosphere on campus! |
| May 27 |
Paul Laurence Dunbar Chorale |
WSU's Music Department presents a performance by the Paul Laurence Dunbar Chorale in the Creative Arts Concert Hall. This event is free and open to the public. |
| May 29 |
Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Band |
WSU's Music Department presents a performance by the Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Band in the Creative Arts Concert Hall. This event is free and open to the public. |
| May 30 |
"Remembering is not Enough" |
WSU's School of Professional Psychology's Diversity/Inclusion Committee welcomes Holocaust survivor and activist Hedy Epstein. She will present "Remembering is not Enough," speaking about her experiences during and after World War II. |
| May 30 |
Concert Band and Jazz Band |
WSU's Music Department presents a performance by the Concert and Jazz Bands in the Creative Arts Concert Hall. This event is free and open to the public. |
| June 1 |
Spring Fling Dance |
WSU's University Activities Board invites the university community to the Spring Fling dance. Join the fling and enjoy the long awaited sunshine, relax, dance, and have fun through the night. |
| June 7 |
Lake Campus Spring Concert |
WSU's Lake Campus presents this quarterly concert featuring the symphony and chorus. |
| June 9 |
Spring Commencement |
Wright State University celebrates its Spring 2007 Graduates! |
| September 21 |
M.S. Alumni Reunion & Statistical Consulting Center 25th Anniversary |
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics will be holding a reunion of M.S. degree alumni. In addition to WSU's 40th anniversary, it is the 25th anniversary of the Statistical Consulting Center and the M.S. degree program in statistics. The day's events will include an afternoon ice cream social, a colloquium given by an alumnus, and a dinner. For more information, please contact Harry Khamis by phone at (937) 775-2433 or e-mail to harry.khamis@wright.edu. |
| October 4, 5, & 6 |
Presidential Inauguration |
President David R. Hopkins will give his inaugural address to the community. View the Inaugural Weekend Schedule of Events. |
| October 5, 6, & 7 |
Homecoming Weekend |
WSU's Homecoming celebration will be a culmination of many 40th anniversary activities. This event is sponsored yearly by the WSU Alumni Association. |
October 20
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Blast from the Past: A Heritage Societies Event |
Relive the past 40 years, when the University Libraries, with the support of its Friends and the Wright State University Foundation, present an evening of game shows, TV highlights, dancing, exhibits, cocktail buffets, style show, and more. |
