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October 20 - October 27, 2023 | |
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH | |
Wright State University's Indigenous American Culture Student Association (IACSA) and the Asian and Native American Center 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 this Wednesday, October 25 and run through November 30. Please view the full calendar here. | |
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Wednesday, October 25, 12-3pm
Hamilton Plaza (outside)
A celebration of the beginning of the harvest season. Join IACSA for music, food, games, and dancing. Meet local indigenous leaders and join our campus community on this joyful celebration, which will kick-off events for Native American Heritage Month.
*In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at 008 Student Union (Rathskeller)
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Friday, October 27, 12-2:30pm
Union Market Tables
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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Friday, October 20, 7pm
008 Student Union (Rathskeller)
The Indian Student Association welcomes all WSU students to join them for a night of dazzling moves and unforgettable beats!
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Saturday, October 21, 6-8pm
The Landing (near Honors & Raider Mart)
Join Abilities and H2O to paint pumpkins! Supplies are provided.
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Sunday, October 22, 5pm
020 Rike Hall
Join Raider Pups' Halloween party filled with games and treats for the organization's October meeting.
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Tuesday, October 24, 12-1pm
023 Student Union, Women's Center
Bring your lunch and stop by the Women's Center to discuss your latest reads in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.
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Tuesday, October 24, 4-6pm
019 Student Union, Multicultural and Identity Lounge
The Culture and Identity Centers; the Boonshoft School of Medicine's diversity organizations; and the Black, Indigenous, People of Color in Professional Psychology student group are excited to host a meet and greet reception for underrepresented undergraduate students who are interested in careers in healthcare and mental health.
Light refreshments will be served while supplies last.
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Wednesday, October 25, 5:30-7pm
Millet Hall Atrium
This in-person event hosted by CoLA and CLASS for CoLA students, but open to all students, will feature an interactive panel of alumni and an informational and networking table fair for students to explore potential careers with their majors, and hear advice on being successful during their college career and beyond. With free food and drinks for all! For questions, please contact wayne.stark@wright.edu.
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Wednesday, October 25, 5-7pm
131 Allyn Hall, VMC Conference Room
Join Student Veteran Justin Berger for the continued DND game. Free food while supplies last. No DND experience needed.
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Wednesday, October 25, 6-7pm
019 Student Union, Multicultural and Identity Lounge
The LGBTQA Center and Rainbow Alliance welcome Dorian Rhea DeBussy, PhD who will debunk some of the most common myths about asexuality and discuss how to make spaces more inclusive of asexual folks. DeBussy is the inaugural Director of External Affairs at Equitas Health and she is the founding Executive Director of the Ace and Aro Alliance of Central Ohio. Read more on Wright State Newsroom.
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Wednesday, October 25, 6-8:30pm
047 Rike Hall
Join the Association of Black Business Students for a painting session to help destress and improve your mental health.
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Wednesday, October 25, 7-10pm
109 Oelman Hall
Join us for a fabulous evening of empowerment, celebration, and pure joy as we come together to host a special screening of the Barbie Movie, brought to you by the Women's Center, College Panhellenic Council, and Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance! Festivities will include a crafting paper doll Barbies and Barbie-inspired bracelets; photo opps in our life-sized Barbie box; Barbie trivia (at 7:15) and the Barbie-themed fashion show (at 7:30); and a change to learn the iconic dance moves from the movie (at 7:45)! Screening begins at 8pm. Don't forget to wear PINK!
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Thursday, October 26, 4-5:30pm
El Puente Learning Center, 22 Notre Dame Ave
Join Amigos Latinos to volunteer at El Puente Learning Center to help local Spanish speaking children improve their reading comprehension! You do not have to be fluent in Spanish to help.
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Thursday, October 26, 7-9pm
019 Student Union, Multicultural and Identity Lounge
Sing your heart out, share your poetry, perform a monologue, tell some jokes, or otherwise take the spotlight in a supportive, fun, and spoooooky environment.
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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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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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October 30-November 3
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. View the full schedule here.
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Friday, November 3, 5-10pm
Apollo Room, Student Union
The Muslim Student Association's biggest night of the year, which will feature food, dance, poetry, fashion show, and more. Limited seating available, please RSVP.
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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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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 October 25), 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 October 23), 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, 334 Student Union
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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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