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Kathy Simpson: Dayton Music History Project, Kathy Simpson, Matthew Mercer

Dayton Music History Project Records (MS-607)

Video interview with Kathy Simpson, Dayton area musician and former band member of Gary Hill in Blue Max. Discusses Dayton music scene from early 1970’s-present.

Francis Poulenc And Surrealism, Ginger Minneman

Master of Humanities Capstone Projects

While it is true that surrealism was first and foremost a literary movement with strong ties to the world of art, and not usually applied to musicians, I believe the composer Francis Poulenc was so strongly influenced by this movement, that he could be considered a surrealist, in the same way that Debussy is regarded as an impressionist and Schönberg an expressionist; especially given that the artistic movement in the other two cases is a loose fit at best and does not apply to the entirety of their output. In this essay, which served as the basis for my lecture …

Bones Of Contention: Muslim Shrines In Palestine, Awad Halabi

History Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Mike Cusack, Former Director Of Athletics, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Mike Cusack

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahamowicz interviewed Mike Cusack on October 15, 2018 about his time as former director of athletics at Wright State University. In the interview Cusack discusses his early life, education, his time at Wright State University, and more.

Donna Schlagheck, Professor Emerita From The Department Of Political Science, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Donna Schlagheck

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahamowicz interviewed Donna Schlagheck on September 21, 2018 about her time as a professor in the Political Science Department at Wright State University. In the interview Schlagheck discusses her early life, her education, her work in the Political Science Department and more.

Threads Of Empire: Loyalty And Tsarist Authority In Bashkiria, 1552–1917. By Charles Steinwedel., Sean Pollock

History Faculty Publications

This book addresses relations between Russian imperial officials and the peoples of Bashkiria, in the southern Urals Mountains region, in the period between 1552 and 1917. Its purpose is to show the many ways that officials sought to weave Bashkiria into the fabric of Russian empire, as well as the ways that Bashkiria’s peoples shaped the process of their incorporation into it. Steinwedel rightly emphasizes the protracted, negotiated nature of this process. Russia’s “fundamental challenge” in extracting resources from the region was “to cultivate loyal servitors of the tsar who could represent and stabilize imperial authority” (4). As this and …

Fran Davis Razor And Vicki Van Winkle Craycraft: Dayton Music History Project, Fran Davis Razor, Vicki Van Winkle Craycraft, Chris Wydman

Dayton Music History Project Records (MS-607)

Video interview with Fran Davis Razor and Vicky Van Winkle Craycraft, members of 1960’s rock band, Vicki and the Rest, discussing their band and experiences in the Dayton music scene in 1960’s.

Western Bias In Art, Sally A. Struthers

Art and Art History Faculty Publications

Presentation given at the Dayton Art Institute on the Western Bias in Art.

Gary Hill: Dayton Music History Project, Gary Hill, Chris Wydman

Dayton Music History Project Records (MS-607)

Video interview with Gary Hill, local recording artist and music producer, and owner of Gary Hill Music, lnc. Best known as lead guitarist/band leader for Captain Crunch and the Crew, Blue Max, Double Eagles, and Fleetwood Dreams. Gary and his bands have opened for numerous major acts, including the Eagles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Harry Chapin, Aerosmith, and REO Speedwagon, among others.

Mary Kenton, University Honors Program, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Mary Kenton

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahamowicz interviewed Mary Kenton on July 2, 2018 about her time as Senior Associate Director for the University’s Honor Program. In the interview Kenton discusses her early life, attending Wright State University, her work in the University Honor's Program and more.

Phil "Dirt" Linville:Dayton Music History Project, Phil Linville, Chris Wydman

Dayton Music History Project Records (MS-607)

Video interview with Phil "Dirt" Linville, guitar player/vocalist of several local rocks bands in Dayton, 1962-present, including the Yeoman Warders, Night Shade, and Cuest.

Entre Les Lignes, France 1914-1918: La Poesie Et La Pensée De La Grande Guerre Au Front Et À L'Arrière, Jaclyn Schmitz

The University Honors Program

La Grande Guerre : une guerre de seulement quatre années de durée, mais qui était le résultat de tensions historiques et dont les sillages avaient amené à la deuxième guerre mondiale trois décennies plus tard. Pendant ces quatre années, plus d’un million trois cents de soldats français sont morts ou disparus et quatre millions blessés (Winter 1077). Comme on peut imaginer, cela eu de grands effets pour la France. Aujourd’hui on entend parler de cette « guerre pour mettre fin à toutes les guerres » souvent comme cause de la deuxième guerre mondiale. Les « poilus », « les tranchées …

Dan Maloon: Dayton Music History Project, Dan Maloon, Chris Wydman

Dayton Music History Project Records (MS-607)

Video interview with Dan MaLoon, bass player and member of the popular local band, Bearcreek.

Wwe: Redefining Working-Class Womanhood Through Commodified Feminism, Janice M. Sikon

The University Honors Program

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is the largest professional wrestling promotion in the world (Bajaj & Banerjee, 2016). Their programs air in 20 languages in over 180 countries, and in the United States approximately 11 million people watch their programs each week (“FAQ,” n.d.). These programs include six hours of televised weekly events and 16 annual pay-per-view events (“WWE Reports,” 2017). In the first quarter of 2017 the company grossed $188.4 million (“WWE Reports,” 2017). They have close ties with the current presidential administration, as Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon was the CEO of the company from 1980 to 2009 (Reuters, …

A General Guidelines On Practical Teaching With The Concentration In Instrumental Pedagogy, Emily Ka-Lei Au

The University Honors Program

Over the decades, music training becomes more popular, and more and more senior students are intended to enter the entertainment industry. Instrumental performance degree becomes more competitive compare to the past fifteen to twenty years, and because of this high level of competitiveness, the quality of it increase, more outstanding young artists are trained. The early training lay the foundation of one’s ability and future. This research paper explores the potential challenges and issues regarding to instrumental teaching, and generate the ideas to music teacher on their awareness on these issues.

Steve Carrasas: Dayton Music History Project, Steve Carrasas, Chris Wydman

Dayton Music History Project Records (MS-607)

Video interview with Steve Carrasas, local musician and band member of The Outcasts and December’s Children, discussing Dayton music scene in 1960’s.

Charles Larkowski, Former Faculty, Department Of Music, Wright State University, Abe J. Bassett, Charles Larkowski

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Abe J. Bassett interviewed Charles Larkowski on March 9, 2018 about his time as a professor in the Department of Music at Wright State University. In the interview Larkowski discusses his early life, education, his time at Wright State University, and life after teaching.

Jim Brown, Former Coach, Men's Basketball, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Jim Brown

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahamowicz interviewed Jim Brown on January 26, 2018 about his time as coach of the men's basketball team at Wright State University. In the interview Brown discusses his early life, education, his time at Wright State University, and his work as a color commentator for Wright State Radio.

James Volz Interview, Former Wsu Student/Alum, Department Of Theatre Arts At Wright State University, Abe J. Bassett, James Volz

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Abe Bassett interviewed James Volz on January 16, 2018 about his time as a student at Wright State University. In the interview Volz discusses his early life in Dayton, his education at Wright State in both Theatre and English, and his career after college.

Donna Miles-Curry Interview, Professor Emeritus, College Of Nursing And Health, Wright State University, Gary Barlow, Donna M. Curry

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Gary Barlow interviewed Donna Miles-Curry on January 4, 2018 about her time as a professor in the College of Nursing and Health at Wright State University. In the interview Miles-Curry discusses her early life, education, and her time at Wright State University.

Women Photographers In History, Sally A. Struthers

Art and Art History Faculty Publications

A presentation on women photographers in history.

Selected Curated Exhibitions And Electronic Publications, Ronald R. Geibert

Art and Art History Faculty Publications

A collection of announcements and CD-ROM artwork from exhibitions and electronic publications curated by Ronald R. Geibert.

James Sayer Interview, Former Dean, Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, James E. Sayer

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahamowicz interviewed James Sayer on December 12, 2017 about his time at Wright State University. Professor Emeritus of the Department of Communications and former Dean at Wright State, Sayer discussed his early life, education, and his career at Wright State University.

Story Circle: Dayton History Music Project Records, Rick Webster, James Carter, Leonard Davis, Jim Foreman, Fran Davis Razor, Vicki Van Winkle Craycraft, Dan Maloon, Steve Carrasas, Ira Stanley, Gary Hill, Vondal Moore, Dawne Dewey, Chris Wydman

Dayton Music History Project Records (MS-607)

A story circle on the history of music in Dayton was moderated by Dawne Dewey and Chris Wydman from the Wright State Special Collections and Archives. Local musicians were gathered together to talk about the music scene in Dayton. They recalled venues, bands, and performers in the Miami Valley Region.

Richard Roy Interview, Wright State University Class Of 1970, Richard Roy, Chris Wydman

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Chris Wydman interviewed Richard Roy on September 29, 2017 about his time at Wright State University as a class member of the inaugural class of 1970. In the interview Roy discussed witnessing Wright State University's official separation from Miami University and Ohio State University as a student. Roy also spoke about fraternities and sororities forming on campus, as well as life in general on Wright State's campus.

The Morality Of Superheroes: Gods No More, Jessica Testerman

The University Honors Program

Do you think a superhero is a god or a mortal?

Modern pop culture is saturated with superheroes; in fact, it feels like there is a new superhero movie every three months or so. Thus, it is no wonder that after being soaked in this culture of superheroes that act with impunity in worlds of their author’s creation that a someone should wonder at the morality of superheroes. In my work, I argue against the popular belief that anyone who acts “good” and has a superpower is a superhero.

I propose a new way of defining the superhero that removes …

Ken Davenport Interview, Director Of Admissions At Wright State University, Dan Abrahamowicz, Ken Davenport

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Dan Abrahamowicz interviewed Ken Davenport on July 24, 2017 about his time as Director of Admissions at Wright State University. In the interview Davenport discusses his early life, education, and his time at Wright State University.

Kathy Alexander (A.K.A. Suzanne Walker) Interview, Associate Professor Of Dance At Wright State University, Abe J. Bassett, Kathy Alexander

Wright State University Retirees Association Oral History Project

Abe Bassett interviewed Kathy Alexander (a.k.a Suzanne Walker) on May 5, 2017 about her time as former Associate Professor of Dance at Wright State University. In the interview Kathy Alexander discusses her the genesis of her stage name "Suzanne Walker," her training in dance, living and working in New York City, her time at Wright State University, and more.

La Magie Comme Paradoxe Dans Moi, Tituba, Sorcière Noire De Salem, Jamie Gaffin

The University Honors Program

Le roman de Maryse Condé Moi Tituba, Sorcière Noire de Salem est une oeuvre de fiction historique qui invente une adaptation de la vie de Tituba Indien, une esclave accusée de sortilèges pendant les procès des sorcières de Salem. Les critiques littéraires discutent souvent du roman dans les termes du criticisme postcolonial et féministe. Tituba Indien est, comme le titre suggère, une sorcière, compétente dans les pouvoirs surnaturels lui communiqués par Man Yaya. Même-si Tituba est littéralement sorcière, les capacités magiques de Tituba fonctionnent aussi au niveau symbolique. L'usage de la magie symbolise la façon de laquelle son oppression est …

Google Like A Pro!, 2017, Mandy Shannon

Instruction & Research Services Workshops

Do you love Google, but hate filtering through millions of results to find the type of information you need? Learn some of the tips and tricks of the information pros for how to make your use of Google more efficient for your information needs.