Library News (Events)

2024-2025 Book Club Titles Revealed!

April 25, 2024

We’re excited to announce the titles for our 2024-2025 Book Club discussions, sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries, the Wright State University Alumni Association, and the Wright State University Retirees Association.

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Holocaust Remembrance Month

April 24, 2024

In observance of Holocaust Remembrance Month, the University Libraries are spotlighting materials from the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center, a specialized archive housed within the Charles and Renate Frydman Educational Resource Center.

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2024 Wright State University Top Scholars

April 16, 2024

The University Libraries are pleased to announce the Wright State University 2024 Top Scholars. Top Scholars is an annual award given to a graduating senior from each college and Lake Campus. Top Scholars are selected by the dean and must have at least a 3.6 GPA, be on track to graduate in spring, and represent the mission, vision and values of our inclusive University.

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DeStress for Success

April 15, 2024

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Do you need something to take your mind off of what is worrying you? DeStress for Success in the Library!

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Photo of library book display for the solar eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse

April 1, 2024

The University Libraries celebrates the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse with a map of the Eclipse path, an informational guide, and a book display.

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Friends of the Libraries’ Annual Luncheon

March 12, 2024

You’re invited to join us at the annual Friends of the Libraries luncheon as Vick Mickunas shares his literary adventure and interactions with writers, books, and one inspirational librarian. Vick has been interviewing authors for 30 years.

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Extended Library Hours for Finals Week

November 30, 2023

Dunbar Library Finals Week extended study hours begin on Wednesday, December 6th and run through Thursday, December 14th. We have a number of Destress for Success activities scheduled during finals week as well.

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Alanah Culbreath, Fall 2023 award recipient

Libraries Honor the Fall Semester Library Student Assistant Award Recipients

November 1, 2023

The University Libraries held our biannual Library Student Assistant Award reception on October 27, 2023. Three students were selected for the Fall semester awards and received a $500 award for their excellent job performance in the University Libraries.

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From Special Collections & Archives

The THREE Who Flew at Kitty Hawk: Charlie Taylor and the Wright Brothers Engine

September 20, 2023

Join us as Dr. Rubin Battino tells the story of Charles E. Taylor, the mechanical genius who built - in 36 days - the engine that powered the Wright Flyer in 1903.

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Book Cover of The Summers by Ronya Othmann

University Libraries 2023 - 2024 Book Club

September 6, 2023

Join us for the 2023 - 2024 Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries, WSU Alumni Association, and the WSU Retirees Association.

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