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Internship Contacts in the College
Many departments and majors within the College of Liberal Arts offer specific internships as integral parts of their program of study. These internships are the most direct path to career experience in students’ chosen field. Students who want to learn more about these opportunities or community partners who want to connect with a department in the college should contact the appropriate representative of each department or program. See internship contacts below.
Art
Tracy Longley-Cook: 937-775-4118
tracy.longley-cook@wright.edu
Art Internships
Past Internships
- Dayton Art Institute
- Rosewood Arts Center
- Wright State Office of Marketing
- Stivers School for the Arts: Photography Program
- Callahan Photography
Communication
Mary Rucker, Ph.D
mary.rucker@wright.edu
Past Internships
- Cox Media Group Ohio
- Carillon Historical Park -Dayton History
- Dayton Children's Hospital
- WKEF-TV
- Families of Addicts (FOA)
Crime and Justice Studies
Karen Lahm, Ph.D.: 937-775-4165
karen.lahm@wright.edu
Crime and Justice Studies Internships
Past Internships
- Fairborn Police Department
- Montgomery County Juvenile Court
- Miamisburg Police Department
- U.S. Marshals Service
- Preble County Court of Common Pleas
English Language and Literatures
Internships in Writing
Shengrong Cai
shengrong.cai@wright.edu
Past Writing Internships:
- Reds Rookie Success League
- Woolpert
- Office of Institutional Research
- University Auditing and Consulting Services
- Municipality of Carlisle, Ohio
Internships in Creative Writing
Erin Flanagan, Ph.D.: 937-775-3136
erin.flanagan@wright.edu
Internships in TESOL
Deborah Crusan, Ph.D.: 937-775-3136
deborah.crusan@wright.edu
Internships in Teaching
Crystal Lake, Ph.D.
crystal.lake@wright.edu
Internships in Literature
Andrew Strombeck, Ph.D.
andrew.strombeck@wright.edu
Fine and Performing Arts
DANCE:
Gina Walther
gina.walther@wright.edu
MOTION PICTURES:
Nichol Simmons
nichol.simmons@wright.edu
THEATRE:
Marya Cordes
marya.cordes@wright.edu
Geography
Dan Warshawsky, Ph.D.: 937-775-2845
daniel.warshawsky@wright.edu
Past Internships
- Wesley Community Center
- City of Xenia
- Dayton Police Department
- Americorps
- Montgomery County Sanitary Engineering
History
Sean Pollock, Ph.D.
sean.pollock@wright.edu
Past Internships
- Warren County Records Center and Archives
- Armstrong Air and Space Museum
- National Museum of the Marine Corps
- Clark County Historical Society
- Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
International Studies
Liam Anderson, Ph.D.: 937-775-3023
liam.anderson@wright.edu
International Studies Internships
Past Internships
- U.S. Department of State
Modern Languages
FRENCH:
Kirsten Halling, Ph.D.
kirsten.halling@wright.edu
ALL OTHER LANGUAGES:
Ksenia Bonch Reeves, Ph.D.
xenia.bonch@wright.edu
Past Internships
- Hispanic Catholic Ministry
- Dayton Public Library
- Eckerle Administrative Center
Music
Wayne Stark: 937-775-4268
wayne.stark@wright.edu
Political Science
Lee Hannah, Ph.D.: 937-775-2904
lee.hannah@wright.edu
Political Science Internships
Past Internships
- Advanced Technical Intelligence Center
- Defense Institute for Security Assistance Management
- United Nations, UN Women
- Montgomery County Public Defender
- Ohio House of Representatives, Rep. John Rogers (District 60)
Religion, Philosophy, and Classics
Valerie Stoker, Ph.D.
valerie.stoker@wright.edu
Past Internships
- Ebeneserhof Hutterian Brethren
- Butler High School
Sociology
Karen Lahm, Ph.D.: 937-775-4165
karen.lahm@wright.edu
Past Internships
- Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley
- Hope House Rescue Mission
- Mental Health & Recovery Board of Clark, Greene & Madison Counties
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Emily Yantis-Houser: 937-775-4611
emily.yantis@wright.edu
Past Internships
- Girls Inc. / YWCA
- Planned Parenthood of SW Ohio
- Wright State Women's Center
Internship questions?
Email Wayne Stark at wayne.stark@wright.edu.
Any suggestions?
Do you want to create an internship opportunity for a liberal arts student but are unsure of where to begin? Please email Wayne Stark at wayne.stark@wright.edu and he will help you get started.
