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January 31, 2003
Wright State University events to help celebrate 2003 centennial of flight
This year, the 100th anniversary of powered flight will bring visitors from around the world to Dayton to celebrate not only the Wright brothers' achievements, but also the entrepreneurial spirit, determination, creativity, innovation and dedication that is still found in the Miami Valley today. Wright State has scheduled a full slate of activities to commemorate the historic achievement of Dayton's homegrown heroes.
"We're excited about the range of activities we have planned," said Jay Thomas, associate provost for research, dean of the School of Graduate Studies and chair of the WSU Inventing Flight Committee. "In addition to an unprecedented number of collaborative events with our colleagues at U.D., Central State and Sinclair, Wright State will be hosting international symposia on aviation photography and aviation psychology. With events ranging from the arts to psychology, there's something for everyone."
This year's events at Wright State kicked off with a concert on Jan. 3 by music faculty members In-Hong Cha and Shelley Jagow featuring original music for saxophone and violin as part of Hipple Research's 12th Night fundraiser. Other activities include the world premiere of original music by composer Robert Jager in a joint concert by Wright State and the University of Dayton. Symposia will be held on the lessons of flight; aviation and the human experience; aviation photography; and aviation psychology. In addition, Wright State will host a Wright brothers photography exhibition.
The university's events are in partnership with Dayton's Inventing Flight: The Centennial Celebration that will bring together Dayton's rich aviation heritage with many of its cultural assets to create an incredible 17-day celebration from July 3 through July 20, 2003-making Dayton the place to be in 2003.
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Feb. 1, 2003, 7:30 p.m.
Song of Flight. Joint concert by WSU and UD and world premiere of original music by composer Robert Jager for the words of Paul Laurence Dunbar. Admission is free, but vouchers are required. Call (937) 775-5544. | Masonic Temple Dayton |
Feb. 6-8, 2003
26th annual Teaching Public Administration Conference. Co-sponsored by WSU and U.D., the conference will bring together public administration teachers from around the nation and the world. "Teaching Innovation and Change" is the conference theme. Sessions will cover such topics as mentoring the next generation of leaders, developing a Master of Public Administration program in Russia, media techniques, ethics, the status of public administration as field of study and more. Visit http://www.wright.edu/cupa/tpac for more information. | Doubletree Hotel Dayton |
Feb. 14, 2003, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
"From Research to Practice: Lessons of Flight." Sponsored by the Greater Dayton Area Nursing Research Symposium, the Center for Healthy Communities and the WSU School of Medicine, this joint symposium features sessions on the Wright brothers, the contributions of aerospace medicine to public health and the latest in regional nursing research. For information visit: http://www.med.wright.edu/ra/agenda/2003/lessons_of_flight/index.htm or call (937) 775-1114. | WSU Student Union |
February 16-May 4, 2003
Wright Brothers Photography Exhibition. An exhibition of photographs depicting early flight experimentation from the WSU Libraries Special Collections and Archives. | WSU Art Galleries Creative Arts Center |
Feb. 27-March 1, 2003
3rd Annual International Symposium on Aviation Photography (ISAP-III). Photographers and enthusiasts from all over the world are expected to participate in this third annual international symposium, including professionals covering the commercial, general, business, space and military aspects of aviation. ISAP-III is open to anyone interested in aviation photography and at any level of expertise. For information or to register, visit http://www.wright.edu/aviphoto/ | WSU Student Union |
March 14, 2003, 7:30 p.m.
"Man Flies," an original symphony for wind instruments, composed by Leland Bland, Ph.D., professor of music. The four sections of "Man Flies" depicting the Wright Brothers' first flight in 1903 will be performed by the WSU Wind Symphony, under the direction of David Booth, D.M.A., associate professor of music. Free admission. For information, call (937) 775-2346. | Concert Hall, WSU Creative Arts Center |
April 3-5, 2003
Joint Symposium: "Aviation and the Human Experience." Area universities collaborate to host this joint symposium. Wright State will host "Aviation and Culture" on Friday, April 4, featuring sessions with pianist and music historian Eric Street; Herbert Martin, poet-in-residence at the University of Dayton, and Russell Munson, aviation photojournalist best known as the illustrator for Jonathan Livingston Seagull. A guest speaker on culture and aviation and an art exhibit are also planned. For more information, contact Dawne Dewey at (937) 775-2092, or Marjorie McLellan at (937) 775-3110. | WSU, UD, Central State, Sinclair |
April 5, 2003, 6:30 p.m.-midnight
ArtsGala 2003: Wings of Our Imagination. WSU's annual black tie arts event to raise money for need-based scholarships for students in the arts. | WSU Creative Arts Center |
April 6-May 4, 2003
Lartigue: Taking Flight. Photographic records of early flying machines, airships and low powered aircraft by French child prodigy Jacques Henri Lartigue. | WSU Art Galleries Creative Arts Center |
April 14-17, 2003
12th International Symposium on Aviation Psychology. Aviation psychologists have made important contributions to aviation safety through improvements in the design of controls, displays, and training systems. Since WW II the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB has been a leading center for aviation psychology. The Air Force Laboratory has teamed with Dr. Richard Jensen (technical chair and editor of the Aviation Psychology Journal), Wright State University, and Veridian Corporation to bring this important scientific conference to Dayton as part of the Inventing Flight celebration. Over 600 international experts representing the commercial and military aerospace industries are expected to participate in the conference. Keynote speakers include astronaut Joe Allen, aviation historian Tom Crouch, and chief scientist in the Air Force Research Laboratory's Human Effectiveness Directorate Kenneth Boff. For more information or to register, visit http://www.wright.edu/icap | Dayton Convention Center |
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