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Posts University Libraries 2024-2025 Book Club Titles Revealed! Posted on April 25, 2024 April 25, 2024 by linda We’re excited to announce the titles for our 2024-2025 Book Club discussions, sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries , the Wright State University Alumni Association, and the Wright State University Retirees Association. Book discussions will be held on select evenings from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. online via WebEx. Registration will be available but is not required. More information, including links to registration, the online events, and the books in the WSU Libraries will be posted soon. If you can’t wait until September to talk about books, join us for a spring reading discussion at Eudora Brewing Company on Wednesday, May 15 th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. We’ll have a casual conversation about books we’re reading and share recommendations with each other. If you want a head start on next year’s reading list, the titles for 2024-2025 discussions are: September 19, 2024 – Behind You is the Sea, by Susan Muaddi Darraj November 21, 2024 – Broughtupsy, by Christina Cooke January 16, 2025 – A Sign of Her Own, by Sarah Marsh March 20, 2025 – The Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Fiction Not a Friends of the Libraries member? Why not join the Friends today! Your membership supports the Libraries’ collections and programs while providing yourself the luxury of borrowing from an academic library containing a variety of subjects – from classic literature to the latest scientific discoveries, popular reading materials, and more. Posted in Events , Friends of the Libraries , News EBSCO Library Databases: Search Interface Update Posted on April 25, 2024 April 25, 2024 by linda EBSCO Library Databases are about to get a new look. All of the features are still there, but you’ll find them in slightly different places. Why change now? The vendor will decommission the old interface this fall. If we change now, you will have all summer to get the feel of the new platform; no surprises for Fall semester classes. What are the three biggest changes? You can limit to online, peer reviewed content when you start your search, rather than afterward. The search filters are pushed out of your way until you need them. Choose All Filters” to bring all search limiters to the front. Use Access Options” to open a PDF, find WSU article access outside of EBSCO, or request the article. What are the two biggest questions? I like the old version can I go back? Sorry. We aren’t able to go back to the old version. In a few months, EBSCO will not distribute the old version. I want to learn more about my favorite database. Who do I contact? Your subject librarian can answer your questions about your favorite database. Call or email your subject librarian . Want to see what it will look like? Try the Applied Science and Technology Full Text database to see the new, cleaner version of EBSCO database search. When will it happen? Look for the new version during the week of April 29. Show me how to use the new filters: Posted in News 2024 Wright State University Top Scholars Posted on April 16, 2024 April 16, 2024 by linda The University Libraries are pleased to announce the Wright State University 2024 Top Scholars. Top Scholars is an annual award given to a graduating senior from each college and Lake Campus. Top Scholars are selected by the dean and must have at least a 3.6 GPA, be on track to graduate in spring, and represent the mission, vision and values of our inclusive University. Each recipient receives a certificate, and a book is purchased and added to the University Libraries’ permanent collections in honor of each Top Scholar . Bookplates with the student’s name, college, and award year are affixed to the book and are also added to the libraries catalog record. The subjects of the books are chosen from within the student’s major and the books are selected by the libraries’ collection management team. The Wright State University and the Friends of the Libraries fund the award, now in its 30 th year. We would like to publicly recognize and congratulate our seven Top Scholars for 2024 and share their after graduation plans and/or favorite memories as Wright State University students. Constantine Bambakidis College of Engineering and Computer Science Constantine Bambakidis Major: Computer Science Book: Understanding Cybersecurity Technologies: A Guide to Selecting the Right Cybersecurity Tools , by Abbas Moallem After graduation, I will be completing a master’s degree in the field of cyber security and pursuing a career in cyber operations. I also plan to start a cyber security club to participate in national competitions, expand my photography business and adopt a dog to hike the Appalachian Trail with.” Hannah Davidson College of Science and Mathematics Hannah Davidson Major: Physiology and Neuroscience Book: Immunohistochemistry: A Technical Guide to Current Practices , ed. By Trung Nguyen After graduating this spring, I will be completing my masters in Physiology & Neuroscience at Wright State University. This summer, I will be participating in the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program with the Naval Medical Research Unit-Dayton, where I have been interning for two years. Long-term, I plan to become a neonatologist and continue research in developmental neuroscience. My undergraduate experience here at Wright State has been a such a sweet time – thanks to my experiences in groups like Asian Student Association, Dean’s Circle, and Student Government. I am so grateful for the support of family, faculty, and friends.” Celeea Tanae Dixon College of Health, Education, and Human Services Celeea T. Dixon Major: Sign Language Interpretation Book: Advances in Educational Interpreting , ed. By Elizabeth A. Winston & Stephen B. Fitzmaurice After graduation I am going to be attending the University of Miami-Oxford to obtain a Masters in Special Education. When that is finished, I plan to do both, sign language interpreting and be an Intervention Specialist for students who range with mild to moderate learning disabilities. My all-time favorite memory was networking with the other African American students/organizations on campus. Going to Black Student Union events, and being initiated in the Illustrious EX chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. has made me a better person, teammate and friend. I will always be thankful for the connections I have made here at Wright State University.” Jacob Maher Raj Soin College of Business Jacob Maher Major: Financial Services Book: Artificial Intelligence Applications in Banking and Financial Services , by Abhishek Gupta, Dwijendra Nath Dwivedi, and Jigar Shah A few of my favorite WSU memories include volunteering for several Raider Open House events where I had the opportunity to speak to potential students and families about the Raj Soin College of Business and tell them about campus life. I have made many very close friendships during my years at WSU which will last a lifetime, going on spring break trips and winning intramural sport championships with them are also amazing memories that I cherish. Immediately after graduation I will be starting a full-time position at Buckingham Advisors in Centerville on the financial planning team. I had the opportunity to intern at Buckingham Advisors last year and was fortunate enough to receive a full-time offer to come back. Here I have already learned a ton about the field and gained valuable professional experience. Buckingham Advisors employs many WSU alumni, and I am excited to start my professional career with an amazing organization. My long-term goals include earning the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) designation and eventually starting my own financial planning firm. I was fortunate enough to graduate high school with an Associate’s Degree from Edison State Community College, which allowed me to graduate in 3 short years. The first thing that stood out to me when I started at...