Library News (Friends Of The Libraries)

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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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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Library Game Night, Friday, September 1, 2023

August 31, 2023

The University Libraries invites all current Wright State students to attend our free Game Night, Friday, September 1, 2023 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Celebrate a successful first week of classes with games and pizza!

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Summer Reading Recommendations

June 28, 2023

The Book Club recently met at Eudora Brewing Company for a casual conversation about books they’re reading and to share recommendations with others.

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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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University Libraries’ Staff Honored at Annual Recognition Ceremony

May 12, 2023

The University Libraries’ annual Staff Recognition Ceremony was held on May 4, 2023. At this ceremony seven library staff were honored for years of service and two were selected for the Libraries’ annual Staff Achievement and Recognition (StAR) Award.

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The Friends of the Libraries Elect New Board Members and Appoint a New Officer

May 9, 2023

At the Friends of the Libraries Board of Directors annual meeting held of April 26, 2023, the Board elected the following new Board members and officer

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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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