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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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October 27 - November 3, 2023 | |
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH | |
Wright State University's Indigenous American Cultural Student Association (IACSA) and the Asian and Native American Center (ANA) invite you to recognize Native American Heritage Month across the next five weeks. Although NAHM is recognized nationally in November, the celebrations on campus will begin October 25 and run through November 30. Please direct questions to ana-center@wright.edu. Please view the full calendar here. | |
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Friday, October 27, 12-2:30pm
Union Market Tables, Student Union
Just in time to scare your friends for Halloween - IACSA's 3D-printed Aztec death whistles let out a blood curdling scream when you blow into them! Buy one for $10 to support Native students and programs at Wright State University.
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Thursday, November 2, 3-5pm
019 Student Union, Multicultural and Identity Lounge
Join IACSA and the Amigos Latinos Student Association (ALSA) in celebration of Dia De Los Muertos, where we will be making Cempasúchil (tissue paper flowers)!
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Friday, November 3, 4:30-6pm
131 Allyn Hall
Along with the Student Veterans Association, the ANA Center and IACSA invite you to a screening of The Warrior Tradition, the nationwide Community Documentary Night choice for November 2023. This film tells the astonishing, heartbreaking, inspiring, and largely untold story of Native Americans in the United States military. Why would they put their lives on the line for the very government that took their homelands? The film relates the stories of Native American warriors from their own points of view – stories of service and pain, of courage and fear. Those interested can also register here to join the nationwide virtual discussion of the the film on Sunday, November 5 at 7pm.
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Saturdays & Sundays, 10am-4pm
2301 W River Rd
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, SunWatch Indian Village and Archeological Park, a museum preserving the history of the regions’s 12th century Fort Ancient Indians, welcomes visitors with free admission each weekend during the month of November.
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
October 30-November 3
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International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the Wright State University Center for International Education (UCIE) and the US Departments of State and Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States. Please direct questions to askucie@wright.edu or call ext. 5745. View the full schedule here. | |
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Monday, October 30, 3-5pm
Student Union Atrium
Have you ever heard of Dashain festival? Join UCIE and the Nepalese Student Association to celebrate this festival with Nepalese performances and food!
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Tuesday, October 31, 3-5pm
224 Student Union, UCIE Office
Come if you dare! Carve pumpkins to take home with you and enjoy candies from all around the world. Do not forget to wear your costume to show off!
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with Live Music from Mariachi LF
Wednesday, November 1, 12-2pm
Student Union Atrium
Hosted by the Latino Center and Amigos Latinos Student Association - enjoy FREE FOOD, live music, games, and meeting new friends in honor of Dia De Los Muertos.
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Wednesday, November 1, 3-4:30 pm
Student Union Atrium
President Sue Edwards will recognize the successful efforts of members of the Wright State community involved in strengthening international education!
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Wednesday, November 1, 4:30-6pm
Allyn Hall Atrium (near the Hangar)
The City of Dayton is a "Certified Welcoming" city. What does this mean? How can you be part of it? Join us to meet some representatives from Welcome Dayton and learn more about these exciting initiatives!
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Thursday, November 2, 3:30-5pm
224 Student Union, UCIE Office
Are you interested in learning Japanese or Korean? Get to know more about the two languages with games and activities with Japanese/Korean snacks!
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Faculty-focused Brown Bag Lunch
Friday, November 3, 1-2pm
224 Student Union, UCIE Office
Bring your lunch and learn from Dr. Wakiuru Wamwara from Marketing, who will she share her experience in developing an ambassador program for studying abroad in Germany at FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences!
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Friday, November 3, 5-10pm
Apollo Room, Student Union
Join the Muslim Student Association to express solidarity, peace, and commemoration through poetry, statements, and tradition.
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ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS | |
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Friday, October 27, 12-1pm
023 Student Union, Women's Center
Tired of the clothes you brought to school with you? Struggling to afford new clothes? Bring your unwanted, good-condition, and WASHED clothes to the Women's Center to swap clothes with others! Come help others get new fits and get some of your own!
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Wednesday, November 1, 6-8pm
158 Rike Hall
Join the Association of Black Business Students for a workshop on building and improving your resume.
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Thursday, November 2, 5:30-7pm
131 Allyn Hall
What if everyone in your classroom or at your workplace was heard, listened to, and valued? How big of a difference would that make? In this workshop you'll learn why it's important to continue to learn about communication and sharpen skills you already have. Not only will Dr. Mackh talk about better communication while speaking, but also through email, writing, and more.
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Friday, November 3, 5:45-7:45pm
Student Union Gym
Join Black Women Striving Forward to compete against your peers in a game of dodgeball!
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Saturday, November 4, 9am-12n
El Puente Learning Center, 22 Notre Dame Avenue
Volunteer with the Latino Wellness Clinic! The focus of the monthly clinics is increasing access to quality healthcare for the underserved populations in East and North Dayton. The clinics will connect attendees with community resources and FREE health screening services. For questions contact Yanil Ramirez at ramirez.44@wright.edu.
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Festival of Lights
Thursday, November 9, 5:30-10pm
Apollo Room, Student Union
Join the Indian Student Association to celebrate the Festival of Lights with food, dancing, and games.
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Saturday, December 2, 6-10:30pm
Endeavor and Apollo Rooms, Student Union
Join the LGBTQA Center and Rainbow Alliance for Chosen Family Feast followed by the fifth annual Queer Prom. Admission is free and we will be accepting donations for the LGBTQA+ program fund. We will be offering raffle baskets again this year!
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THE VETERAN AND MILITARY CENTER'S
STUDENT CHAMPION PROGRAM
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To champion someone is to fight for them. The Wright State Veteran and Military Center invites faculty, staff, and other leaders to participate in this training program to accept the challenge of becoming an advocate for student veterans and military-connected students. The process of becoming a VMC Student Champion requires the completion of four connected trainings offered by the VMC itself, the Office of Public Safety, and the Mental Health Task Force. Space is limited in each session, please register via Engage. Direct questions to vmc@wright.edu. Learn more about the program on the VMC website. | |
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Friday, October 27, 9-11am and 2-4pm
131 Allyn Hall, VMC Conference Room
The VMC Veteran Ally Training serves as the foundational training (one of four) to become a VMC Student Champion.
Army Veteran and Psychology student Zac Collette will facilitate a two-hour training focused on understanding the foundation elements of military culture, developing an appreciation of the most common challenges facing our student veterans, and will provide suggestions and tactics to meet our student veterans and military-affiliated student where they are in their academic journey.
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Wednesday, November 1, 9-11am
125 Oelman Hall
If you have any interest in working with veterans as students, clients, patients, or want to have some insight into how best to support them, Bill Wall's Post Deployment model covering Pain Management, PTSD, Post Blast Injuries, Polysubstance Abuse, and Partner Relationships Issues is fundamental to your understanding.
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Black Experiences with Reproductive Care
Tamika Odum, a PhD candidate in the department of Sociology at the University of Cincinnati seeks participants for a study that aims to understand Black experiences with reproductive care and ultimately to improve the relationships between healthcare providers and those they serve. Participants must be 18+ years of age; identify as Black, and live in Ohio, Kentucky, or West Virginia; and have ended or considered ending a pregnancy. Participants can receive a $100 gift card for their time. Follow the link above to register for participation.
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Leading Through Adversity: Using Your Voice to Affect Change
November 3, 8am-3:45pm
Cuyahoga Community College Corporate College East Ballroom
4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Open for faculty, staff, and students.
Faculty and staff cost: $125.00; Student: $50.00
The ACE WNO annual conference offers women the opportunity to reflect and focus on their talents, experiences, and goals while networking with women professionals from across the state. Attendees learn how to lean into our networks for sources of strength, perseverance, and support while navigating a changed higher education landscape. Along the way, we gain insight and develop skills in mentoring, coaching, and sponsoring each other and ourselves.
Registration for the 2023 conference is currently open and accepting online registrations.
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Follow above link to review 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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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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Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room available at
023 Student Union during the Culture and Identity Centers regular hours.
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Recurring Meetings or Events
Please send meeting information to harney-davila.3@wright.edu.
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Abilities -- Biweekly Fridays (Next November 3), 4-5:30pm, 023B Student Union
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Asian Student Association -- Biweekly Wednesdays (Next November 8), 2:30-3:30pm, 023E Student Union
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Amigos Latinos -- Biweekly Fridays (Next November 8), 3-4:00pm, 023T Student Union
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Black Student Union -- Biweekly Mondays (Next November 6), 6:45-7:45pm, 145 Medical Sciences
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Indigenous American Culture Student Association -- Biweekly Tuesdays (Next October 31), 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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UCIE Study Abroad Pop-in Advising -- Weekly Wednesdays, 2-4pm, 224 Student Union
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Veteran and Military Center D&D Group -- Weekly Wednesdays, 5:30pm, 131 Allyn
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The Women's Center's Gurrrl Talk Radio Show -- Biweekly Thursdays (Next November 2), 1-2pm -- listen on WWSU 106.9 FM or online
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