Mail from the Wright State University
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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January 26 - February 2, 2024 | |
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Friday, January 26, 10:30-11:30am
Campus Recreation Studio C, Student Union
As part of the Love/Move your Body Week, learn how best to protect yourself in uncertain situations from a Dayton Police Officer.
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Friday, January 26, 3-7pm
Apollo Room, Student Union
Celebrate the 75th Republic Day of India as it commemorates the day when the constitution of India came into effect after its Independence.
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Friday, January 26, 6-8pm
Endeavor Room, Student Union
Enjoy the screening of the film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs while eating some free pasta (while supplies last).
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Tuesday, January 30, 4:30-5:30pm
White Hall (Boonshoft School of Medicine)
Enjoy free snacks and learn Mandarin with the Asian Pacific American Medical School Association.
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Wednesday, January 31, 9:30-11am
Apollo Room, Student Union
Tushar Gandhi, the founder and president of the Mahatma Gandhi Foundation which honors the work and legacy of his great-grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi, will be speaking on the topic of international healthcare disparities. His visit to Wright State is sponsored by the Morris Family, the Boonshoft School of Medicine’s Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, and the College of Liberal Arts.
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Wednesday, January 31, 2-3pm
023 Student Union, Women's Center
To prepare for author Putsata Reang's visit to WSU on April 4, you are invited to a "silent book club" that engages with her memoir, Ma and Me. The goal of silent book club to provide time, space, and quiet company for you to read or listen to the book. Please join the ANA, LGBTQA, and Women's Center every Wednesday through April 3 to read for a bit! *You are also welcome to join us for these dates/times to read anything else you like. A limited number of books are available to borrow from the ANA Center and Dunbar Library.
Find more information about Reang's memoir and her visit to WSU on April 4 here.
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Adaptive Recreation: Sitting Volleyball
Wednesday, January 31, 4:30-6pm
019 Student Union, Culture and Identity Centers
Meet new people and make new friends as you play an adaptive game of sitting volleyball using a balloon as the ball.
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Thursday, February 1, 10am-2pm
Market Table 1, Student Union Market
February 1st marks the first annual World Hijab Day, which is an international holiday celebrated by billions around the world in honor of the beloved Muslim women. Stop by MSA's table to learn about the Hijab and why it is worn.
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Friday, February 2, 6-8pm
109 Oelman Hall
Celebrate the holiday, Groundhog's Day, by enjoying the screening of the film Groundhog Day (1993).
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Submit by Friday, March 1
You are invited to nominate individuals and organizations for the Women's Center Awards for school year 2023-2024. Nominations are accepted until March 1st, 2024. Recognition will be awarded at the Women's Center's discretion, and nomination is not necessary to be awarded. Self-nominations and peer-nominations are accepted. The Women's Center Award ceremony is on International Women's Day, Friday, March 8th from 11am-1pm in the Endeavor Room.
If you have any questions about this, please contact Bobbie Szabo at bobbie.szabo@wright.edu.
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Monday, February 12, 11am-1pm
Student Union Atrium
Join the Asian Student Association to welcome the Year of the Dragon. Event details are forthcoming.
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Friday, February 23, 6-10pm
Apollo Room, Student Union
The Black Student Union invites you to Heritage Ball to close their Week of Love programming! Enjoy food, performances and speakers. Don't forget: dress to impress! Space is limited, please RSVP via Engage for a free ticket.
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Emotional Socialization in Black Males: Signs and Symptoms of Distress in this Population
Artesia Dunbar (Principle Investigator) is a Clinical Psychology PsyD student at Wright State University in the School of Professional Psychology and she is recruiting participants for her IRB approved (IRB-2023-301) research study that explores Black males’ experiences with expressing negative emotions in adolescents. Individuals who identify as a Black male and is between the ages of 18 and 21 are encouraged participate. Eligible participants will be entered to win one of three- $15 gift cards for completing the consent and survey using the provided link. Those that are eligible and choose to participate in the interview will receive a $25 gift card. For any inquiries, contact Artesia Dunbar at 678-926-8316 or Dunbar.15@wright.edu. Follow the titled link above to register for participation.
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Did you know the University Center for International Education can process US passport applications right here on campus?
Use the link above to learn more and to schedule your appointment.
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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 and F 8:30am-5pm (excluding holidays)
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 Spring 2024 meeting information to harney-davila.3@wright.edu.
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Abilities -- Biweekly Wednesdays (Next Jan. 31), 2:30-4pm, 023 Student Union (Disability & Neurodivergence Center)
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Amigos Latinos -- Biweekly Fridays (Next. Jan. 26), 2-3pm, 023 Student Union (Latino Center)
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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, 6-7pm, 019 Student Union (Culture & Identity Centers)
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The Women's Center's Gurrrl Talk Radio Show -- Biweekly Thursdays, 1-2pm -- listen on WWSU 106.9 FM or online
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Title IX Coordinator Office Hours -- Weekly Tuesdays, 3-5pm & Wednesdays, 2-5pm, 023 Student Union (Culture & Identity Centers)
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Veteran and Military Center D&D Group -- Weekly Wednesdays, 5-7pm, 131 Allyn Hall (Veteran & Military Center)
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