April 2016 Newsletter

In This Issue
The Office of LGBTQA Affairs wants to THANK YOU all for such a great first academic year as part of the Wright State University Family!
regularmeeting
Regular Meetings

Rainbow Alliance
Wed 7:30pm - E157 Student Union
April 13: Lavender Celebration
April 20: Watch Rainbow members perform at Dayton Funny Bone. Starts at 7 pm.
April 27: Final Meeting/Party

Allies: Faculty and Staff
Fri April 8 at 5:30pm Happy Hour at El Rancho Grande
Fri April 15 at 1:30 pm Student Union Pioneer Room 107

TAIGA
Fri 5:00pm - Meet at Community Engagement Room
April 8 : Self Advocacy and Navigating Barriers!
April 15 : Support Group Meeting
April 22 : End of Year Party! 

Community Study Tables
Wed April 13,20 5-7pm
Thur April 21 9-11am
Community Engagement Room
Scholarship
$500 Scholarship Available
The scholarship is awarded annually to one eligible Wright State University undergraduate student who has demonstrated leadership, campus involvement, a commitment to the LGBTQA community and has a need for scholarship support.  

All application materials must be received by Monday, April 11th at 11:59 EST.


Studentstaff
Paid Student Positions
 Community Engagement Coordinators

The Office of LGBTQA Affairs is looking to employ 4-6 Federal Work Study student employees who we proudly call Community Engagement Coordinators (CEC's). The Community Engagement Coordinators duties include staffing the front desk, answering the Community Engagement Room main phone line, greeting community members who visit the space, tracking how many people utilize the space, and additional duties as assigned. Each CEC is also given a specific role that gives them additional responsibilities.

Students who are interested and have Federal Work Study funds can apply through the google doc on the Office of LGBTQA Affairs Website
Application is open. Decisions will be made in August 

Dragshow 13th Annual Drag Review
Friday, April 8, 2016
Student Union Apollo Room
8:00pm- 11:00 pm


Come watch amazing Queens, Kings, and Monarchs perform at Rainbows Annual Drag Revue.  Tickets will be available for a donation of $10 at the door.

Please remember to bring extra dollars to tip the Queens, Kings, and Monarchs. 

All tips will go towards the LGBTQA Scholarship!


LavenderLavender Celebration
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Student Union Rathskeller
7:30pm-9:00pm

Celebrate the hard work of our graduating students! The Lavender Celebration is a national tradition in which LGBTQA students are recognized for their achievements. 

Please attend the LGBTQA Alumni Reception before the Graduation which begins at 6:00 PM in the Hearth Lounge. 

Deadline for Graduates to register is  
Monday April 11th by 11:59 pm
Lavender Celebration Awards
Recognition
In addition to celebrating our graduating Wright State students, we will also be celebrating and recognizing the contributions and advocacy of a few nominated individuals whom have engaged in LGBTQA advocacy on campus and in the larger Dayton community.
    Deadline and Awards

Please submit all your nominations for Lavender Graduation Awards by Wednesday,  April 6th by 5pm

Awards for nomination
Advocacy Award
Community Development Award
Innovation Award

cerstudyCommunity Engagement Room 

Throwback Thursday

Thursday April 14th 2 pm-4 pm

Come talk about study tips with Community Engagement Coordinator Yabome!




Study-Athon
Need a quiet place to study for finals? 
Come to the Community Engagement Room on either:

Wednesday, April 20th 5 pm -7 pm 
Or
Thursday, April 21st  9 am-11 am

SAHE Intern, Sarah Callihan, will be present to help with studying and offer study tips. 



greaterdaytonGreater Dayton Community Events
Boonshoft PRIDE
Boonshoft PRIDE Fundraiser at Wheat Penny Oven and Bar
Tuesday, April 11th 
10% of All proceeds benefit PRIDE
515 Wayne Ave. Dayton, OH, 45410
Boonshoft PRIDE Drag Show 
April 15th at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Club Masque
$5 ticket at door, all proceeds go to Boonshoft PRIDE

AIDS WALK OHIO: 2016 AIDS WALK GREATER DAYTON 
Saturday, April 23, 2016
This year's tri-city walk/run/ride is slated to be the largest HIV/AIDS awareness event in Ohio. 

The WSU LGBTQA Team will begin to meet at 11 am at the Registration tent. Feel free to participate in any form of the walk. The LGBTQA Affairs staff will be leading our team in the 5k walk/1 mile stroll. 
Registration/Check-in starts at 10 am 5K walk/run starts at 11:50 am. 
Register to join the Wright State LGBTQA Affairs Team here:

Office of LGBTQA Affairs 
[011 Student Union/Rowdy Room] | [937-775-4611] | [8:00am - 5:00pm]