It’s never to late to learn, and Wright State University has a new program to help senior citizens
expand their horizons. WSU’s Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) will offer eight short
course classes for seniors during March and April. Topics include financial planning, the history
of the Balkans, cultural diversity, wellness and others. The $45 fee allows students to enroll in
any or all of the courses. Classes will be offered on Monday or Tuesday for five consecutive
weeks between March 13 and April 11. (2/22/00)
Wright State University Celebrates Black History Month.
Stories preserving the centuries-old tradition of African American oral history, and a discussion
on the history and role of the black athlete at Wright State University are just two of the events
during Wright State’s celebration of Black History Month. The celebration continues through
February with drama, storytelling, music, food, films, culture, fashion, dance and discussion.(2/2/00)
Wright State to Host Summer Honors Institutes for High School Students.
Wright State University’s 2000 Summer Honors Institute will provide special courses this summer
for academically gifted students who will be high school sophomores or juniors in September. The
Office of Pre-College Programs will offer one- and two-week-long programs for students interested
in law, writing or theatre. Institute participants will live in a Wright State residence hall and
eat meals on campus. (2/2/00)
WSU Office of Pre-College Programs Announces Community Advisory Council Members.
The Wright State University Office of Pre-College Programs has named officers and members of its
Community Advisory Council. Council members advise the Office of Pre-College Programs on the
development, promotion and evaluation of pre-college programs. Community Advisory Council meetings
are held quarterly on the WSU campus.(2/2/00)
Willis "Bing" Davis First Visiting Scholar in WSU African and African-American Studies
Program.
Wright State welcomes Willis "Bing" Davis as its first visiting scholar in African and
African American Studies. A nationally renowned Dayton artist and educator, Davis brings to the
one-year-old, interdisciplinary program a wealth of knowledge about Africa's social and aesthetic
traditions. In his art, Davis connects the spirituality, rituals and rites of passage he witnessed
in 10 pilgrimages to Africa to the urban experiences of African Americans. (1/28/00)
Patricia Martin Named Dean of WSU College of Nursing and Health. Patricia A. Martin, Ph.D.,
was named dean of the Wright State University-Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health,
effective Jan. 1. Martin had served as interim dean since Oct. 5, 1998. (1/20/00)
Wright State Course Tackles National Issue of Computer Security.
Funded by a National Science Foundation grant, Wright State University's new course in internet
security focuses on constructing secure systems from the ground up. (1/12/00)
Wright State Offers Students Low-Cost Legal Assistance. Misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic
tickets, landlord-tenant disputes, and small claims cases can be time-consuming and expensive to
settle. College students are often taken advantage of when they attempt to deal with these matters.
At Wright State University, students may now receive low-cost legal assistance for a variety of
cases through the university's Student Legal Services program. Begun in January, the Student Legal
Services program is open to any Wright State student for a fee of $6 per quarter. (1/12/00)
DeFrain
Named Assistant Vice President for Human Resources at Wright State. Douglas DeFrain has joined Wright State as assistant vice president for
human resources. DeFrain is the former director of administration and human resources in the Office of the Chancellor at Indiana University.
(1/7/00)
