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Xenia Tornado, 40 Years Ago Today

Posted on April 3, 2014 by chris

40 years ago today, an F5 tornado hit the city of Xenia and surrounding areas in an event that forever changed the local community. The tornado was part of a super outbreak that killed 315 people over a 2 day … Continue reading →

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Dunbar Library is still Fabulous at 40

Posted on November 27, 2013 by chris

40 years ago today was a noteworthy day in the early history of the university. The dedication of the university’s new academic library- later to be re-named the Paul Laurence Dunbar Library- and the inauguration of Wright State’s 2nd university … Continue reading →

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Founders’ Spotlight: Novice G. Fawcett

Posted on July 25, 2013 by chris

Fawcett Hall, completed in 1967, was the fourth of the original four buildings on the University Quadrangle. The building was named for Novice G. Fawcett. Novice was a lifelong “school man” who started his career as a high school teacher … Continue reading →

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