Community - The Magazine of Wright State University

FALL 1996 VOLUME 2 NO. 1
Executive Editor
Barry O. Johnson, Assistant Vice President for Public Relations

Managing Editor
Denise Thomas, Associate Director, Office of Public Relations

Editor
Connie Steele, Office of Public Relations

Alumni Editor
James Dock, Director, Office of Alumni Relations

Design
Theresa Almond, Office of Public Relations

Illustrations
Chris Minto, Office of Public Relations

Photography
Scott Kissell, University Media Services

Editorial Board
Betsy Brown, President, WSU
Alumni Association; James Dock;
Jack Fistler, Vice President for University Advancement;
Barry O. Johnson; Connie Steele;
Denise Thomas

Contributing Writers
Stephanie James Ely
Kristin Kopp
Bob Noss
John Sherman
Mark Willis
Matt Zircher

Community is published twice a year by the Office of Public Relations, Division of University Advancement, with the support of the Wright State University Alumni Association. Distribution is to Wright State alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the university. Submit information, comments, and letters to Community editor, Office of Public Relations, 231 Allyn Hall, Wright State University, Dayton OH 45434-0001 or e-mail csteele@wright.edu.

F E A T U R  E S

WORRISOME AND WONDERFUL

Cyanobacteria, more commonly known as blue- green algae, has been linked to deaths in farm animals and humans. WSU's Wayne Carmichael is researching how this ubiquitous bacteria has the potential to harm and to heal.

BUILDING DREAMS

WSU's Habitat for Humanity Club: Students Lend a Helping Hand

TROUBLE IN HAITI : A CARIBBEAN NATION ON THE BRINK

WSU history professor John Sherman traveled to Haiti last summer to study a small nation trying to overcome a legacy of oppression and violence. For his students, it's a lesson in the struggle for democracy.

HELPING PARALYMPIC ATHLETES GO FOR THE GLORY

Roger Glaser's research into the electrical stimulation of paralyzed muscles helped one WSU alumna earn a bronze medal in last summer's paralympics.

D E P A R T M E N T S

UNIVERSITY NEWS

DEVELOPMENT NEWS

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWS

Crossing the Bridge: Gary LeRoy Bridges Communities to Bring Medical Care to East Dayton

ATHLETICS