March 2006

Charles Taylor appointed dean of Wright State’s College of Liberal Arts
Charles S. Taylor, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of Wright State University’s College of Liberal Arts, effective April 1, 2006. Taylor has served as interim dean of the college since October 2005 and emerged as the lead candidate in a national search. (03/31/2006)

Wright State professor says “Change Your World Through Your Libraries”
Whether public, academic, or school, the library is vital to maintaining an educated citizenry. Today’s library patron also expects a convenient, productive trip to the library branch or Web site, says Bonnie Mathies, Ph.D., professor and associate dean of the College of Education and Human Services at Wright State University. The need for strong libraries and the expectations of today’s library consumer will be addressed when Mathies presents, “Change Your World Through Your Libraries,” on Tuesday, April 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Paul Laurence Dunbar Library on campus. A reception will follow.
(03/31/2006)

“Ellis Island of the West” tells little-known stories of Chinese immigration to America
Gateway to Gold Mountain: The Angel Island Immigration Experience, a traveling exhibition that tells the story of Chinese immigrants’ experience at Angel Island, will make its first stop in Ohio at Wright State University from April 9–June 30. (03/31/2006)

Three lucky Wright State University graduate students
It’s all about timing. This may involve being in the right place at the right time or making a spur-of-the-moment decision with long-term ramifications. In this case, the timing was perfect for Rob Anderson, Cari Hillman and Mike Mills to attend a recent graduate program open house at Wright State University. The three students were selected in a random drawing for free tuition for three academic quarters. (03/30/2006)

Emotional program at Wright State targets drinking and driving
It’s not just another lecture about drinking and driving. Mark Sterner had dreams of becoming the first in his family to graduate from college. Instead, he became the first to go to prison. Three of his friends died for his mistakes. Sterner will present his tragic story at Wright State University on Thursday, April 6, at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room. (03/30/2006)

Developing advanced technology center focus of project involving WSU, Miamisburg Mound Community Improvement Corp.
The Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University and the Miamisburg Mound Community Improvement Corp. (MMCIC) today announced an agreement to spur development of the Mound Advanced Technology Center (MATC) in Miamisburg. (03/27/2006)

Travel the world in one afternoon: sample food, art, dance, music and more
From the French rooster to the Canadian maple leaf, the American eagle and many more, a nation’s symbol helps create its unique identity. “Country Symbols” is the theme for Wright State University’s 22nd International Friendship Affair (IFA). This year’s event is Saturday, April 8, from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Student Union Apollo and Endeavour rooms. (03/27/2006)

Your opportunity to commission a personalized lullaby
Wright State University Music Professor Leland Bland, Ph.D., has composed more than 20 major works in recent years for large ensembles and chamber groups. But he has never written a lullaby. Until now. As one of the silent auction items for the seventh annual ArtsGala at Wright State on Saturday, April 1, Bland has agreed to compose a personalized lullaby. (03/27/2006)

Author, journalist, photographer Samuel Yette to discuss race, media, politics
From humble beginnings in segregated Tennessee during the Great Depression, Samuel Yette garnered a distinguished career in journalism full of firsts. Known for his astute coverage of issues affecting African Americans, Yette will present “Black Choices, White Media: The Politics of Representation in News Today,” on Tuesday, April 4, at 2 p.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room. Sponsored by Wright State’s Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center, the event is free and open to the public. (03/27/2006)

Archeology dig shows slaves true American pioneers
The image of slaves as passive participants in American history is being shattered through findings at a slave archeology site in North Carolina. Historians are learning from digs near New Salem, that many slaves built their own houses using African designs, hunted and used guns regularly, designed and made their own pottery and taught their masters how to live in the hot, tropical climate of the South. Leland Ferguson, Ph.D., the researcher behind these findings and a distinguished professor emeritus of historical archeology at the University of South Carolina, will share his observations with a select group of Miami Valley educators this summer.
(03/22/2006)

Politics, advocacy, change topics of Presidential Campaign strategist and media commentator Donna Brazile
When she headed the Gore-Lieberman campaign in 2000, Donna Brazile became the first African American to lead a major presidential campaign. Her tales from a life in politics, from voter registration drives to campaign strategies to her experiences with leaders and activists who have shaped America will be part of “Women and Men Organizing for Change.” Brazile’s presentation, sponsored by the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center and part of Women’s History Month activities at Wright State, is Monday, March 27, at 2 p.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room. A reception will follow the event. (03/22/2006)

Ethics Bowl Competition: Students excel in analyzing moral dilemmas
For the sixth consecutive year, a team of Wright State University students placed in the top 10 among 40 universities competing in the National Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl. Wright State won the event in 2002 and finished second in 2004. (03/21/2006)

Region’s premiere arts showcase, ArtsGala, set for April 1 at Wright State
You can enjoy a Broadway revue and Wind Symphony performance. Delight in gourmet food from some of the area’s best caterers. Bid at a silent auction on such items as your own personalized lullaby or trips to the Smoky Mountains and Hilton Head. View a printmaking art exhibition or student directed film. ArtsGala, presented by Barnes & Noble at Wright State University on Saturday, April 1, has something for everyone.
(03/16/2006)

Baseball players becoming leading “export” for many countries
The World Baseball Classic that concludes next week places this sport on the international stage as players from 16 countries compete for the top prize in the three-week tournament. Many of the best performers so far aren’t from the United States. Can economic theory explain this? Evan Osborne, Ph.D., thinks so. The Wright State University economics professor has studied the impact of more than 1,000 major league players from foreign lands since 1940.
(03/16/2006)

WSU professor says rules of democracy affect how leaders handle foreign relations
Chad Atkinson, Ph.D., an assistant professor of political science at Wright State University, will present “How the Domestic Institutional Features of Democratic States Affect their International Relations with Rival States” on Tuesday, March 14, at 4 p.m. in the Millett Hall Atrium as the latest installment of the College of Liberal Arts Lecture Series. The talk is free and open to the public. (03/13/2006)

Dr. Anita Curry-Jackson named WSU associate provost for university partnerships and assessment
Anita Curry-Jackson, Ph.D., MSW, Dean of Lake Campus and Associate Professor of Social Work at Wright State University, has been appointed Associate Provost for University Partnerships and Assessment at Wright State University effective June 12, 2006. (03/13/2006)

Dive into swimming lessons at Wright State University
Help your kids learn the proper techniques for the freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and more by enrolling them in Wright State University’s swimming lessons beginning Tuesday, April 4. Sponsored by the WSU swim team, the classes are open to swimmers of any ability ages four to 18. (03/09/2006)

Exploring trademarks–it’s all in a name
The Wright State University Libraries is offering a free trademark research workshop for those interested in learning more about trademarks. The workshop is Saturday,March 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Room 241 of the Paul Laurence Dunbar Library on the WSU campus. (03/09/2006)

Anti-Islam cartoons topic for forum at WSU on religion, politics and censorship
When a Danish newspaper published cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad as a terrorist and killer, the repercussions were felt throughout the world. To learn more about the ramifications of this cartoon incident, Wright State University will host a Greater Dayton Interfaith Trialogue forum on “The Cartoon Controversy: Religion, Politics and Censorship” on Wednesday, March 15. The 7 to 9 p.m. program in the Student Union Apollo Room is free to the public. (03/08/2006)

WSU students aim to “make a difference” helping Katrina victims in Mississippi over spring break
Molly McGraw and Mary Hinschlager are among a group of 25 Wright State University students who will soon participate in a clinic learning about house painting, installing dry wall and other projects involved in refurbishing a house. But McGraw and Hinschlager aren’t majoring in construction. They are preparing to spend their spring break week at Gulfport, Miss. helping in the Hurricane Katrina rebuilding effort.
(03/08/2006)

Miami Valley job fair for disabled individuals scheduled at Wright State University on March 8
When someone with a physical disability arrives for a job interview, a key to success is to address the disability within the first 90 seconds of the interview. If you don’t, the chances are slim of landing the job, according to Jeff Vernooy, director of the Wright State University Office of Disability Services and one of the organizers of Wednesday’s, March 8, WSU job fair for people with disabilities. (03/06/2006)

Jeffrey J. Davison receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State College of Engineering and Computer Science
Jeffrey J. Davison, managing director of the Gasper Division of NCR and a 1989 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the College of Engineering and Computer Science. (03/06/2006)

John S. Czachor receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
John S. Czachor, professor of medicine and chief of the Section of Infectious Diseases for the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine and a 1979 and 1983 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the Boonshoft School of Medicine. (03/06/2006)

Kip A. Wright receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State University Lake Campus
Kip A. Wright, consultant for Community Development Services in Chickasaw, Ohio, and a 1990 and 2001 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the Lake Campus. (03/06/2006)

Cathy D. Trame receives Outstanding Alumni Awards from WSU–Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health
Cathy D. Trame, clinical nurse specialist for pain services at Miami Valley Hospital and a 1997 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the WSU–Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health. (03/06/2006)

Marilyn K. Smith receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State University College of Liberal Arts
Marilyn K. Smith, musician and community arts volunteer and a 1983 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the College of Liberal Arts. Smith’s activities center on performing the harpsichord and volunteering for the arts. (03/06/2006)

Marc D. Porter receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State College of Science and Mathematics
Marc D. Porter, professor of chemistry at Iowa State University and a 1977 and 1980 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the College of Science and Mathematics. (03/06/2006)

Gary E. McCullough receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State University Raj Soin College of Business
Gary E. McCullough, president of the Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories and a 1981 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the Raj Soin College of Business. (03/06/2006)

Kurt W. Jensen receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State School of Professional Psychology
Kurt W. Jensen, director of operations for Jensen Consulting in Cleveland and a 1988 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the School of Professional Psychology. (03/06/2006)

Lynnette M. Heard receives Outstanding Alumni Award from WSU College of Education and Human Services
Lynnette M. Heard, executive director of the Office of the President at the University of Dayton and a 1996 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the College of Education and Human Services. (03/06/2006)

Kevin R. DeWine receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Wright State University School of Graduate Studies
Kevin R. DeWine, state representative of the 70th district in the Ohio House of Representatives and a 1996 Wright State University graduate, is the Outstanding Alumni Award winner from the School of Graduate Studies. (03/06/2006)

Printmaking + visual art = “Layered Inventions”
The combination of traditional draftsmanship and innovative formal and technical artistry will be on display when the Wright State University Art Galleries hosts “Layered Inventions.” The exhibit begins Tuesday, March 28, and continues through Sunday, April 30, in the University Art Galleries, A132 Creative Arts Center (CAC) on the Wright State campus. Other events include an artist’s lecture and reception on Friday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m. and a printmaking demonstration by Sean Caulfield and Akiko Taniguchi on Friday, April 14, at 10 a.m. in A026 CAC. (03/06/2006)

WSU students revamp CountyCorp Web site as part of business assistance program
CountyCorp, the private non-profit development corporation created to improve housing and economic opportunities for residents in Montgomery County and beyond, needed a new Web site. Theirs was outdated and lacked the necessary information to make it effective. Now, thanks to the efforts of Wright State University business students, an expanded and renovated Web site, http://www.countycorp.com, is bringing increased recognition and business for the agency. (03/02/2006)

Former U.S. Ambassador Shirley Barnes says human trafficking victimizes 800,000 worldwide
Retired United States Ambassador to Madagascar, Shirley Barnes, will argue for the establishment of stronger international anti-trafficking laws to protect women and children from unimaginable 21st century sexual and labor abuse in a lecture on Monday, March 6, at 5 p.m. in Wright State University’s Student Union Apollo Room. A reception will follow the talk, sponsored by the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center. (03/02/2006)

Learn what Wright State offers students at campus open house on Saturday
Interested in attending Wright State University? Want to learn more about the academic programs and receive information on housing, scholarships and financial aid? Do you want to meet with students and faculty or go on a campus tour? If you answer yes to any of these questions, come to the “Wright From the Start” campus open house on Saturday, March 4, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Student Union. (03/02/2006)