Library News (Events)

The Genius of the Wright Brothers and Construction of the 1903 Flyer

May 15, 2023

Join us as Dr. Rubin Battino shares a brief history of powered flight including a discussion of the Wright brothers’ 1903 Flyer, the first machine to achieve controlled powered flight. He also will recount personal histories of the Wright brothers and their families.

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Book Cover of The Summers by Ronya Othmann

2023-2024 Book Club Titles Revealed!

May 9, 2023

We’re excited to announce the titles for our 2023-2024 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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2023 Wright State University Top Scholars

April 20, 2023

The University Libraries are pleased to announce the Wright State University 2023 Top Scholars. Top Scholars is an annual award given to a graduating senior from each college and Lake Campus.

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DeStress for Success

April 6, 2023

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Do you need something to take your mind off of what is worrying you? Find activities, links, and ways to de-stress.

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Libraries Honor the Spring Semester Library Student Assistant Award Recipients

March 14, 2023

The University Libraries held our biannual Library Student Assistant Award reception on March 10, 2023. Three students were selected for the Spring semester awards and received a $500 award for their excellent job performance in the University Libraries.

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Friends of the Libraries' Annual Luncheon

February 28, 2023

You’re invited to join us at the annual Friends of the Libraries luncheon as Professor Flanagan shares how creativity provides the tools to process the world through inquiry, risk-taking, and problem solving, and why that is so important for a well functioning society.

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DeStress for Success

November 14, 2022

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Do you need something to take your mind off of what is worrying you? Find activities, links, and ways to de-stress.

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Kristallnacht and the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center

October 7, 2022

Join us on October 20 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm for Understand, Educate, and Heal: Renate Frydman, Ph.D., and the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center. Dr. Frydman will share her story of fleeing Germany just days before Kristallnacht, and how it has shaped her lifelong focus on educating students about the Holocaust, genocide, racism, and bullying.

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Book cover of Hell of a Book by Jason Mott

University Libraries 2022-2023 Book Club

August 19, 2022

Join us for the 2022-2023 Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries, WSU Alumni Association, and the WSU Retirees Association.

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Library Game Night, Friday August 26, 2022

August 16, 2022

The University Libraries invites all current Wright State students to attend our free Game Night, Friday, August 26, 2022 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Celebrate a successful first week of classes with food and games! Pizza, snacks, and cookies will be provided while supplies last.

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