News and Announcements
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Retiree donations at an all time high
Wright State University retiree donations in fiscal year 2015 have set an all time high in the number of donations, the amount of donations, and the average donation. The past year (2015) has been the most successful in the past fifteen years, with 200 individual retirees donating over a quarter million dollars ($256,000)—an average gift…
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Peter William Bacon
Peter William Bacon, age 75, of Elk Rapids Township, Michigan, passed away Tuesday morning, April 26, 2016 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, after a long struggle with cancer and a brief but valiant fight following a heart attack. Peter spent the last week of his life surrounded by his wife, daughters, and sister.
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Joseph Young, April 13 2016
Joseph Young, Ed. D., passed away Wednesday April 13, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. After serving two years in the United States Army, he earned a doctorate of education from Miami University, Oxford. He taught and coached at Mad River School for 14 years becoming Principal and Assistant Superintendent. He was a professor for The…
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Ohio public pensions being pressured to switch to defined contribution plans
Report from the Ohio Council of Higher Education Retirees Meeting of March 22, 2016
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Gordon B. Skinner, Professor and Chair of Chemistry, April 5, 2016
Gordon B Skinner, a highly regarded physical chemist interested in gas kinetics at high temperatures, conducted research at Monsanto (1951-1964) and at Wright State University (Dayton, Ohio, 1964-1986). As faculty and Chair of Chemistry, he also had the opportunity to help guide the new university’s development, and was proud to receive the student-selected “I-Give-a-Damn-Award.” An…
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William S. “Bill” McCormick
William S. “Bill” McCormick, 77, of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, March 26, 2016. His parents Joseph and Agnes McCormick preceded him in death. Survivors include his brother Dr. Patrick McCormick MD of Orland Park, IL. and five nieces and nephews and several other relatives.
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Janavee Williams, 88, March 3, 2016
Our angel received her wings after 88 years on earth. Janavee Williams took her flight on March 3, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton.
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Virginia Mary Byrd
Virginia Mary “Ginny” Byrd, age 50 of Kettering, OH, beloved wife, daughter and sister, after a three and a half year battle with ovarian cancer, left this life to enter into her heavenly life on March 8, 2016. Ginny is survived by her devoted husband of 15 years, Eric C. Byrd, and a large extended…
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Robert Silverman
Robert Silverman, Ph. D., Age 87, of Yellow Springs, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 5, 2016.
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Retirees 2015 gift giving to Wright State continues at torrid pace
Contributions are up more than $60,00 over last year
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Ohio Council of Higher Education Retirees Report from Nov. 17, 2015
WSURA representatives Paul Wolfe and Dick Williams report from the Ohio Council of Higher Education Retirees (OCHER) meetin
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Jacob Bernard Paperman
Jacob Bernard Paperman, 90, of Placentia, California passed away peacefully on October 29th, 2015. Jacob is survived by his wife June of 9 years; sons, Eric (Jennifer) and Joseph (Lisa); grandchildren, Roland, Lilith and Milo; and several loving nieces, nephews and extended family. Jacob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to all.…
Upcoming Events
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Wright State Retirees Picnic
Wright State University retirees and friends are invited to a picnic on Saturday, Sept. 19, 1:30–4:30 p.m., in Rotary Park, 2260 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45432.
See what’s coming up in our Events Calendar