May 2009

Ramana Grandhi given ASME Dayton sector's Lifetime Achievement Award
Ramana V. Grandhi, Ph.D., University Professor and director of the engineering Ph.D. program at Wright State University, has received the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Dayton section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (05/29/2009)

Symposium at WSU on June 1 to explore the connections between music, medicine
A special symposium at Wright State University on June 1 will explore the meeting of these seemingly separate worlds through a series of interesting talks and inspiring musical performances by faculty scientists, physicians and musicians, as well as special guests. (05/28/2009)

WSU Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning play Angels in America: Perestroika
Wright State University's Department of Theatre Arts presents the critically acclaimed Angels in America: Perestroika, winner of both the Tony Award for best play and the Drama Desk Award for outstanding play, in the Herbst Theatre, June 5–7. (05/28/2009)

WSU's annual dance program features student choreography
Wright State University's dance program's annual concert of exciting world-premiere choreography will be presented June 5–6, by its junior and senior students. Entitled Fields of Focus, the program of exhilarating new work will appear on the Wright State University Festival Playhouse Stage. (05/28/2009)

Former CIA analyst will speak at WSU
David Cariens, a retired CIA analyst of 31 years, will speak at Wright State University on Thursday, May 21, on the intersection of ethics and accountability in American government and the issue of politicization of intelligence. (05/19/2009)

Wright State lecture series addresses challenges in human resources management
If you are trying to help your organization survive and prosper in difficult economic times, you are invited to Wright State University's 2009 Contemporary Issues in Human Resources Lecture Series. This year's lecture, "Confronting the Challenges: HR in Difficult Times," features a panel discussion with three Dayton area human resources executives on Tuesday, May 12, from 8 to 9 a.m. in the Ervin J. Nutter Center Berry Room. (05/19/2009)

Bestselling author and cartoonist Alison Bechdel to give lecture at WSU
Author of the critically acclaimed Fun Home and of the syndicated comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For, Alison Bechdel will give a free, public lecture at Wright State University on Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m. as part of the 2008–09 Presidential Lecture Series.
(05/11/2009)

Big Lens 2009 Film Festival kicks off first FilmDayton Festival
Wright State University's award-winning motion pictures program will screen its popular Big Lens 2009 Film Festival at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15, at The Neon Movies, kicking off Dayton's first weekend-long FilmDayton Festival running May 15-17. Due to anticipated sell-out, the Big Lens films will play in a repeat screening at 9:30 p.m., Sunday, May 17. (05/06/2009)

TITANIC—the must-see musical of the season—sets sail at Wright State
Wright State University Theatre is proud to present the Tony Award–winning musical score of TITANIC, a story that will truly win over your heart. Featuring music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Peter Stone, TITANIC won five Tony Awards including Best Musical. This touching and stunning spectacle will set sail May 14 and play through May 31, 2009, on the Wright State University Festival Playhouse Stage. (05/06/2009)

WSU Model U.N. team celebrates 30th anniversary with 30th straight award-winning year
For the 30th consecutive year, Wright State University’s National Model United Nations team brought home top honors from the annual National Model United Nations Conference held in New York, a record unmatched by any other four-year college or university in the country. Wright State's 2009 team was awarded Outstanding Delegation (the highest honor) and Outstanding Position Paper (also the highest honor). The team represented the Russian Federation.
(05/06/2009)

Dermatologists to offer free Skin Cancer Screenings May 11-15
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Local dermatologists will offer free skin cancer screenings to promote early detection and prevention of skin cancers during the week of May 11-15, 2009. Morning and evening appointments will be available at several locations throughout the city. (05/05/2009)