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CoLA Weekly

  February 16, 2018    
   
I hope you have seen the recent emails regarding the launch of the university's strategic planning process, The Wright Path to 2025: Pride, Transformation, Potential. Mike Wiehe, Applied Policy Research Institute (APRI), has been named one of the leaders of the strategic planning steering committee and Carol Loranger, English, will also serve on this committee. I know they will represent our college well. There will be a series of open forums to allow the many different stakeholders involved in this process to ask questions and share their thoughts. The first forum was held in early February at the Lake Campus and another forum was held this past Monday. The next sessions coming up are set for February 19 and 23. More details can be found here . I hope you will take advantage of these opportunities to help shape the future of Wright State University and to make sure that CoLA has a central role to play.


It seems that nearly every week I see one of our faculty serving as an expert on local media channels. Most recently, Laura Luehrmann, School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), appeared on WRGT to talk about North Korea's impact on the Olympic Games. Lee Hannah, SPIA, also spoke on WRGT about the government's recent budget agreement. Jennie Buckwalter, CoLA Dean's Office, took three amazing students in our fine and performing arts programs to participate in a Miami Valley Voices radio interview to promote ARTSGALA, our arts programs at Wright State, and the value of a liberal arts education.  It is wonderful to see CoLA faculty out in the community engaged in important conversations, representing Wright State and the college so well. 

Miami Valley Voices interview
Pictured from left to right: Ian Ashwell, Acting; Caroline Lawson, Art; Briana Stottman, Music Education 
  
On Monday, you should have received an email inviting you to submit nominations for the 2018-19 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards. Awards will be presented at an annual CoLA Awards Reception in the following categories: Outstanding CoLA Faculty Member; Outstanding Teaching; Outstanding Research; Outstanding Professional Service; Outstanding Early Career Achievement; Outstanding Community Engagement; Outstanding Lecturer/Instructor; Outstanding Adjunct; and Outstanding Staff.   Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on March 2 to Herb Dregalla. Refer to Monday's email for additional details, or contact Herb with questions.

If you are free this evening, the Wind Symphony & Chamber Players will perform from 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. in Schuster Hall. The School of Music has a full calendar of upcoming performances - be sure to check it out.
 
Linda Caron
Dean    

Upcoming Events    
     
Wind Symphony & Chamber Players, Friday, February 16, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m., Schuster Hall

University Symphony Orchestra, Tuesday, February 20, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m., Schuster Hall
     
Wednesday, February 21 - Pre-Spring Break Career Readiness Check-up - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Millett 106

Thursday, March 8 - Work the Career Fair Like a Pro! - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Millett 106
 
 
Please check out the many upcoming activities planned through our Center for Liberal Arts Student Success (CLASS).