January 19, 2018

       

Last fall, we utilized external donations to establish the CoLA Emergency Fund which can offer one-time support up to $500 for students who face a sudden emergency that would prevent them from attending classes. Funding is still available during Spring Semester, so please encourage students who fit the application criteria to apply for this aid. We have recently established another source of support for our students in the form of the CoLA Graduation Fund. This fund can provide a one-time maximum award of $500 for undergraduate students who will graduate at the end of the 2018 Summer Semester and have a compelling need for financial assistance to complete their degree. Please encourage students who fit all application criteria to meet with their academic advisor to further discuss this opportunity.

 

The next Let's Talk forum hosted by the Office of the President will focus on Wright State's FY18 budget, future financial projections, and information about how and when the state of Ohio identifies a public university for fiscal watch. The forum will take place on Wednesday, January 24, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room and will also be streamed live here . 

 

Theatre's spring play, The Grapes of Wrath , opens in the Festival Playhouse Theatre on Thursday, February 1 with performances running through February 11. You can get your tickets now online or by calling the Box Office at x2500.

 

This week the Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries opened its latest exhibition, Drawing from Perception VIII, a recurring juried national show focusing on the discipline of drawing from observation. Artist Catherine Kehoe will present a free public lecture this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in 280 Creative Arts Center with a reception to follow in the Stein Galleries. The exhibition will be open through February 25.

 

CLASS and the CoLA Dean's Office has a new social media intern this semester - Sarah Christy. In this capacity Sarah manages the social media platforms for CLASS, CoLA, CELIA, and ARTSGALA. She is very involved on campus and earned the Established Student Leader award from the office of Student Activities this past year. She also currently serves as the college Panhellenic President and the Director of Marketing for Raiderthon. Her social media experience is extensive, as she has worked as the Director of Public Relations for the college Panhellenic Council, the Vice President of Public Relations for Kappa Delta Sorority, and the social media photo and video producer for Wright State's Office of Marketing. Sarah is a junior majoring in communication studies. She hopes to work in advising or student affairs in higher education, and she is sure that the education she is receiving from Wright State will help her pursue that dream.   

Linda Caron
Dean    

 

If you are interested in attending an upcoming WSU Men's Basketball game, CoLA has free tickets (4) available for the following games:

-  Sunday, January 28, 2018, 2:00 p.m., vs. Oakland Golden Grizzlies 

-  Thursday, February 8, 2018, 7:30 p.m., vs. Green Bay Phoenix 

-  Friday, February 16, 2018, 7:00 p.m., vs. Northern Kentucky Norse 

-  Monday, February 19, 2018, 7:30 p.m., vs. Cleveland State Vikings 

Please contact Susan or Dawn in the Dean's office to obtain tickets.   

 

CLASS CORNER

 

Tuesday, January 23 - So you want to go to graduate school?, 11:00 - noon, Millett 106

 

Thursday, February 1 - Internships 101 for Liberal Arts Students, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Millett 106

 

Wednesday, February 7 - Exploring Majors and Careers with a Focus on the Liberal Arts, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Millett 106

 

 

Please check out the many upcoming activities planned through our Center for Liberal Arts Student Success (CLASS).