Monthly Archives: April 2017

Wright State’s 50th/National Poetry Month Mash-Up: “Remember When”

Posted on April 28, 2017 by chris

In honor of National Poetry Month, as we celebrate Wright State’s 50th anniversary it seems most appropriate to share a poem written by one of WSU’s founding administrators on the eve of his retirement from Wright State. Dr. Howard Bales … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Wright State’s 50th: Honoring WSU’s first employee, Fred White

Posted on April 24, 2017 by chris

Have you ever wondered what White Hall was named after? Well, if you’ve been around WSU long enough, you may remember when the building was named the Fred White Ambulatory Care Center. And if you’ve been around even longer, you … Continue reading →

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The Giant Balloon

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Toni Vanden Bos

With all the technological advancements in aviation, a colorful balloon in the sky still captures our attention.  Last month, Special Collections and Archives purchased a 154 year old rare title published in London in 1863.  This early text compiled by … Continue reading →

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