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Culture and Identity Centers
Asian & Native American Center | Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center
Disability & Neurodivergence Cultural Center | Latino Center | LGBTQA Center | Women’s Center
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September 22 - September 29, 2023 | |
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
September 15 - October 15
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Saturday, September 23, 1-3pm
Student Union Atrium
You are invited to celebrate Family Weekend, Latino style! Join the Latinos Amigos Student Association and the Latino Center for live salsa music by Son Del Caribe, dance lessons, free food, and a dominoes tournament!
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Friday, September 29, 6-10pm
109 Oelman Hall
Enjoy free popcorn, drinks, and authentic Latin foods (while supplies last) during this showing of Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse. Co-hosted with the Residential Community Association
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SEX WEEK
September 25 - September 29
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The Women's Center is hosting several events to celebrate Sex Week, five (5) days dedicated to creating a judgement-free, inclusive, relatable space for the WSU community to explore sexual health, sexuality, consent and relationships, and much more!
During Sex Week, the Women's Center and its collaborators aim to open up the dialogue and reduce the stigmas about all things sex. Please join us for a full week of activities, beginning with...
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Monday, September 25, 11am-1pm
Student Union Atrium
Play games, win prizes, and learn about our campus and community resources for healthy, safe, enjoyable sex. Hosted by the Program in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
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Friday, September 22 - October 18, Daily
019 Student Union, Multicultural and Identity Lounge
A photography exhibit featuring the work of Cameron Peagler '14, study abroad alumnus and Gilman scholar, Black Gold黒金 aims to encourage Black students to study abroad through celebration of Black community members in Japan, whose success stories often go unheard. This exhibit includes portraits and intimate interviews of 30 Black creatives and entrepreneurs throughout Japan.
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Sunday, September 24, 3-5pm
Student Union Atrium
Come and celebrate Saudi National Day with the Saudi Student Association! This event is open to all campus students, offering a unique opportunity to learn more about Saudi Arabia and its culture and engage with Saudi students. Enjoy free Saudi coffee, sweets, traditions, and more!
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Monday, September 25, 12:30-2:30pm
Hangar Table, Allyn Hall
Join IACSA in commemorating Orange Shirt Day--a day of remembrance for the Indigenous boarding schools and their legacies--on October 2. In preparation, they are selling paper shirts, wooden pins, and t-shirts priced from $1 to $25. All proceeds will go toward the WSU Native Student Scholarship Fund.
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Thursday, September 28, 2-4pm
019 Student Union, Multicultural and Identity Lounge
Join Korean Club, Chinese Club, and Asian Student Association for Mid Autumn festivities! Learn how Mid Autumn is celebrated in Korea, Japan, China, and Vietnam. Enjoy complimentary materials, craft activities, and delicious, traditional food samples (while supplies last)!
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Monday, October 2, 4-5:30 pm
021 Student Union, CIC Conference Room
The Indigenous American Culture Student Association and the Asian and Native American Center invite you to wear orange in commemoration of the history and legacies of the residential school experience within Native communities in North America. If you don't have anything orange, please stop by the ANA Center or at IACSA's tabling to buy an orange shirt pin ($5). All proceeds support the WSU Native Student Scholarship Fund. Join us for a group picture at 4pm, followed by a short screening and discussion of representations of the boarding schools in popular media.
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Saturday, October 7, 12-2pm
Nutter Center Arena
The Amigos Latinos Gala is a night of food, dancing, live music, awards, and a silent auction, all while giving back to scholarships for Latino students at Wright State. This gala is the signature fundraiser for the Amigos Latinos Scholarship and helps support the mission and work of the Latino Center. Tickets can be purchased online.
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Saturday, October 21, 6-9pm
019 Student Union, Multicultural & Identity Lounge
Celebrate 30 years of Wright State University's Women's Center, established in 1993. The evening will include a formal sitting in Endeavor, Student Union--featuring Keynote Speakers Juliet Fromholt and Jocelyn Robinson of WYSO--followed by a reception in the Women's Center (023 Student Union). Space is limited; RSVP via Engage to attend.
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OPPORTUNITIES AROUND CAMPUS | |
$10.10/hour; undergraduates with work study preferred
The ANA Center seeks up to two highly motivated, energetic, organized, creative, and committed student assistants who are dedicated to supporting the mission of ANA. On a daily basis, student assistants will interact with faculty, staff, students, and other visitors to the Culture and Identity Centers and the ANA Center. Student assistants are expected to be personable, timely, organized, work in a diverse environment, have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, demonstrate excellent customer service, be able to follow through with assigned tasks, communicate with AD about needed support and clarification; and have a clear understanding of the services and mission of ANA. Email ana-center@wright.edu to express interest.
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Apply by September 30; workshops run October through March
Up to two students will be selected to represent WSU in the Ohio International Consortium's "Introduction to International Education" Workshop Series. This series is designed for students curious about careers in international education but who have not yet had an international experience. Participants will explore careers in international education, have an opportunity to job shadow and network with leaders in the field, and learn how to document this experience during their job search. Students who complete the program will be reimbursed for the cost of their first passport. Follow the link above for full details and to apply. Questions can be directed to michelle.streeter@wright.edu.
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Friday, September 22, 10am-4pm
Sponsored by Asian American Dreams and the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership, this virtual career fair is an opportunity for current undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates, and young professionals, to engage with employers across a variety of public and private sectors. Participants have the opportunity to schedule 1:1 interviews and informational group sessions with employers. This event is free for all attendees.
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Saturday, September 30, 3-7pm
Pendelton Art Studio, 1105 Central Ave, Middletown, Ohio
Join the Middletown community and State Rep. Willis Blackshear Jr. in observance of International Railroad Month. Rep. Blackshear Jr. will be a keynote speaker in downtown Middletown for the 2nd anniversary for "International Underground Railroad Day". The event is free and open to the public.
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Register by September 30
The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) of Greater Dayton's Teen Summit provides high school students with resources and skills that they can utilize to make changes in their school around topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This year, the theme is "Stigma: Overcoming Discrimination and Supporting Healing." Teen Summit will host 20 high schools in the Greater Miami Valley region. The Teen Summit encourages students to build networks of passionate youth leaders in their district. As a group, these leaders build projects to impact their district and community. NCCJ is in need of motivated college volunteers to help facilitate. Facilitators are responsible for leading their assigned group of high school students through the exercises as they work through the curriculum. Volunteer trainings are available October 10 and 12, the Teen Summit is on October 19. Interested volunteers can register using the link above. Questions can be directed to Ryan Jeffery, rjeffery@nccjgreaterdayton.org.
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Follow above link to teview position descriptions, benefits, and apply
Mechanical Services & Design Inc. has several openings for work in HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, and more in the Dayton and Cincinnati areas. For all positions, candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED or high school equivalent; be able to pass a drug screening, physical, and 50lb lift test; as well as pass a background check and hold a valid driver’s license. Questions can be directed to Brittney Cline, bcline@msdinc.net.
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Meditation and Interfaith Prayer Room available to Faculty, Staff, and Students
Did you know the Culture and Identity Centers have a designated room for meditation and prayer?
Stop by 023 Student Union to use the space - open 8:30am-8pm, Monday through Thursday and 8:30am-5pm, Friday
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The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks are a collection of historic earthen mounds built by Indigenous peoples 1600 to 2000 years ago. There are eight sites across Ohio. Fort Ancient, about 45 minutes away from Dayton, is the closest to WSU. Read or listen to the full story from NPR using the above link. Visit the Ohio History Connection for information about upcoming public events related to the World Heritage Site designation.
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Did you know the University Center for International Education can process US passport applications right here on campus?
You may even be eligible for a FREE passport!
The Institute of International Education (IIE) American Passport Project Wright Passport Grant aims to break down one of the barriers to meaningful international travel by funding passports for Raiders. Learn more about eligibility and apply here. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Questions can be directed to studyabroad@wright.edu.
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Did you know students and employees can use their Wright1Card to check out one of WSU's two DAI membership passes from the Dunbar Library?
Each pass will admit up to two adults and four youth (under age 26). Passes available on a first come, first served basis; please check the library catalog for availability. Visit the DAI's website for more information about admission or to view information about exhibits and events at DAI.
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Submissions and/or changes to events must be (re)submitted through the form no later than Wednesday, 5pm. | |
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The Culture and
Identity Centers
019-023 Student Union
M-Th, 8:30am-8pm
F 8:30am-5pm
To learn more, please visit our websites.
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Raider Food Pantry
055 Student Union
For hours and to make an appointment, please complete the webform located here.
The Caregiver and Personal Care Pantry formerly at the Women's Center is now part of the Raider Food Pantry, please use the link above.
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Lactation Rooms
Available at:
- 052 Biological Sciences
- 110 Oleman Hall
- 118 Allyn Hall (temporary)
- 023 Student Union
To obtain key code to access the lactation rooms email bobbie.szabo@wright.edu
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Student Organization Meetings
Please send student organization meeting information to harney-davila.3@wright.edu.
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Abilities -- Biweekly Fridays (Next September 22), 4-5:30pm, 023B Student Union
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Asian Student Association -- Biweekly Wednesdays (Next September 27), 2:30-3:30pm, 023E Student Union
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Amigos Latinos -- Biweekly Fridays (Next September 29), 3-4:00pm, 023T Student Union
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Black Student Union -- (Next September 25), 6:45-7:45pm, 145 Medical Science
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Indigenous American Culture Student Association -- Biweekly Tuesdays (Next October 3), 3:30pm-4:30pm, 023E Student Union
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Muslim Student Association's Friday Prayer -- Weekly Fridays, 12-3 pm, 008 Student Union (Rathskeller)
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Rainbow Alliance -- Weekly Wednesdays, 6-7:00pm, Rainbow room
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