Student Spotlight - Carlos Sosa |
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Hello fellow Raiders,
My name is Carlos Sosa and I am an international student from Guatemala. I came to WSU in August 2021 to pursue a Master's degree in Marketing Analytics. I am looking forward to a wonderful learning experience!
So far I have been able to meet many people and make new friends here, which is really nice because I didn't know anyone before arriving. I can confidently say that international students are truly welcome here at Wright State.
I would like to encourage other international students to be involved on campus as much as they can. Go to your in-person classes, turn on your camera for virtual classes, be a familiar face on campus! As international students, we naturally stand out because we look different, speak other languages, etc. Let your uniqueness be a reason to shine (enjoy being in the spotlight) and always represent your country well.
Carlos' email - sosa.7@wright.edu
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COVID-19 Relief Funding and Giveaway |
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COVID-19 vaccination reporting and giveaway now open
Uploading your vaccine card and entering the vaccination giveaway are free. You can win a variety of prizes, including Barnes & Noble and Starbucks gift cards, parking permits, vacation hours, and $2,500 for two student winners.
The deadline is 11:59 p.m. on November 22, 2021.
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Apply for Covid-19 Relief Funding!
Are you registered for classes for Fall 21? You can apply for the COVID relief funds!
You must select a reason for why you need COVID-19 relief funds. Please follow the instructions carefully to successfully submit your application
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Have you updated your phone number? |
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***All international students must update their contact info & address to abide by immigration rules in order to maintain a legal status. ***
How to update your personal contact info?
- Log in to wings.wright.edu with your Campus 'w' username and password
- Click on the 'WINGS Express' icon in the top righthand corner
- Select the 'Personal Information' tab
- Click on 'Update Addresses and Phones'
- Enter your up-to-date phone number, and click 'Submit'
- While there, check that your current home address is correct
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Be aware of Phishing and Fake Job Offer Scams that you may receive in your email. CaTS has noticed a recent increase in the number of phishing attempts, specifically fake job offer scams and gift card exchanges, targeting Wright State faculty, staff, and students.
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THE EXAMPLE OF JOB SCAM that some of our international students received recently: emails and text messages offering a part-time job.
These emails may include the task to purchase some electronic equipment and use a mobile paycheck on the name of the student. PLEASE BE AWARE of such job scam emails.
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Some students have received fraudulent calls from individuals claiming to be SEVP representatives and asking students to provide their immigration information, such as their Alien Registration Number or Form I-94, “Arrival/Departure Record,” information, or face deportation. Please DO NOT give out this information. Please report the incident to the HSI tip line or at askucie@wright.edu.
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- October 9 - Last day of classes (A term)
- October 11 - First day of Classes (B term)
- October 11 - $100 late registration fee begins for initial enrollment on or after this date (B term)
Click here to view full academic calendar.
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Request Travel Signature
Are you traveling and need to get your I-20 signed? You must request it in advance by clicking the link below.
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Immigration Q & A
Got questions for our Immigration team? Join us live on WebEx:
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 3-4pm.
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OPT Application Submission
for Fall 2021
If you are an international student graduating in the Fall 2021 semester, you may start applying for OPT on September 12, 2021.
Please use this link to access and complete all required documents for the OPT application.
Choose an OPT start date between December 11, 2021 and February 8, 2022. The final date for Fall 2021 graduates to submit application materials for OPT is February 8, 2022.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any reservations regarding graduation for Fall 2021 semester, please do not apply for OPT until after semester end grades have been posted.
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Maintaining status on OPT is still the same as usual
You are permitted only 90 days of unemployment between the start and end dates on your EAD card. In addition, you are required to report the following information through the SEVP Portal while on OPT within 10 days from the change:
1. When you start a new job.
2. When you change addresses.
3. Periods of unemployment.
4. 6-month validation (You can email fei.yu@wright.edu after you update your employment information and residential address through SEVP Portal)
Can I travel back to my home country during OPT period?
Please be aware that if you are unemployed for more than 90 days, you will lose your OPT status. Also, during this uncertain time, we do not suggest international travel as there is no guarantee of open borders.
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Do you have issues using Flywire?
Please create a payment request using Flywire. Upon completion of this request, Flywire will provide you with a set of payment instructions that include the University’s account details and an authorization letter explaining the partnership between Flywire and WSU, and contractually authorizing Flywire to collect payments on your behalf.
Please use one of the methods below to contact Flywire:
• Payer Support Call email submit a request here
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COVID-19 Vaccine Availability at WSU |
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Wright State University students may receive their COVID-19 vaccinations for FREE through Wright State Physicians.
call 937-245-7200 to schedule your vaccination appointment or email contactus@wspi.org
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COVID-19 Self Reporting Form |
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Self-Reporting Positive
COVID-19 Test
If you test positive for COVID, you must self-isolate and/or quarantine as recommended by the CDC. Contact your professors and/or supervisors to let them know your expected date of return. Please also submit a self-report form as soon as possible. This allows the university to conduct contact tracing to help protect your friends, roommates, colleagues, and classmates. You can find the self-reporting form and more information HERE.
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Wright State 2021 International Education Award |
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This award recognizes the successful efforts of members of the WSU community in:
- expanding global awareness and international understanding on the campus and in the surrounding communities;
- developing innovative, internationally-focused curriculum;
- operating education abroad activities; and
- providing services to international students and scholars.
Any faculty, staff, student member(s), or group of the WSU community can be nominated for this award.
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Hungarian Ancestry Scholarship
Wright State University is pleased to announce that scholarships are now available to students of Hungarian descent to attend Wright State
Italian American Scholarship
The partnership between Wright State University and the John Pirelli Sons of Italy Lodge is dedicated to help preserve and promote Italian culture in the region, and to provide financial assistance to students of Italian descent at Wright State University. Accordingly, we are pleased to announce that the 2018 John Pirelli Lodge Italian American Scholarship is now open for application.
Polatajko Family Scholarship for Students of Eastern European Descent
Wright State University is pleased to announce that a new scholarship is available to students of Eastern European descent to attend Wright State.
Read more about all the requirements for applying for these scholarships HERE.
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Self-Care and Food Pantries |
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Women's Center provides personal care items such as toothpaste, body wash, deodorant, tampons, etc. They also have various items for student-parents and caregivers such as diapers, formula, wipes, and more.
The pantry is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
For any questions, feel free to contact Cindy Vanzant, assistant director of the Women’s Center, at 937-775-4524 or at cindy.vanzant@wright.edu
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The Wright State University Raider Food Pantry works to end food insecurity in the lives of Wright Students by providing them with access to food so they may focus on their academic endeavors.
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Counseling and Wellness Services |
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The Raider Care Line has a new phone number. Students can now reach a Raider Cares counselor at 937-775-4567.
The Raider Care Line is a 24/7 telephone crisis service provided by Counseling and Wellness Services for enrolled WSU students. Counseling and Wellness Services offers a wide range of therapeutic services including group, individual, couples, and family therapy to registered Wright State University students.
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Check out more about Women Walking West (W3), a non-profit organization, that strives to eliminate barriers and promote access to the essential opportunities needed to succeed in school and life for foreign-born women in the U.S.
Their services are at no cost and could be very beneficial for female international students. W3 focuses on helping foreign-born women to overcome these five barriers: language, social, cultural, academic and financial. They do this through a one on one mentorship program as well as providing some financial support.
Learn more Here or by contacting W3’s operations coordinator, Alicia Farbstein,
at 1-844-500-9378 or via email at alicia.farbstein@womenwalkingwest.org
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The use of all types of tobacco products is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university-owned or leased grounds, including the woods, university-owned or operated residence halls and apartments at Dayton and Lake campuses, and at all university-sponsored events, regardless of location. The policy also applies to off-site buildings and grounds that are solely leased or occupied by Wright State University. |
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Pronunciation Improvement Course |
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Pronunciation Improvement Course
This course provides high-intermediate to advanced non-native English speakers with the knowledge and skills they need to improve their intelligibility when speaking English. Online lectures and activities along with opportunities for individual out-of-class practice will focus on the most important aspects of North American English pronunciation. Topics will include the vowel and consonant sounds of NAE, rhythmic and musical aspects such as syllable stress and intonation, and the use of the voice and articulators to improve accuracy of speech production.
- Next Session: Oct. 12 – Nov. 18, 2021
- 6-week course (12 sessions)
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30–7:50 p.m.
- Meets: face-to-face
- Fee: $412.50
Deadline to register: October 1
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Celebrate Nigeria Independence Day with UCIE
on Friday, October 1st at 3:30 PM
Join us for the celebration of Nigeria Independence Day! It is a great opportunity to learn more about this important holiday, and enjoy some food and music.
Location: Pathfinder Lounge (near UCIE Student Union)
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Are you trying to improve your conversational skills and meet diverse students at Wright State? Join UCIE Convo Club to discuss different topics and learn more about other cultures. International students and American students are welcome!
In-Person on Mondays 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: UCIE office, E190 Student Union and check UCIE Facebook page for location updates before the event
Virtual on Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM
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Pop In Tuesdays is happening every Tuesday from 12 pm to 1 pm!
You can come and enjoy FREE popcorn, meet new friends, learn more about our programs and what's poppin' this semester.
Location: UCIE office, E190 Student Union
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Air Force Museum Tour with Colonel
October 9, 2021, 10:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Cost of the trip - $5
Come for an official tour of the Wright Patterson Air Force Museum with a retired Air Force Colonel as a guide. Col Steve often gives tours of the museum, especially for national events and programs and will share his insider knowledge with us on the tour. Transportation provided, duration 2+ hours with lunch at Linh's afterwards!
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More Events at Wright State |
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Homecoming Bonfire
Thursday, September 30 2021 at
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Campus Recreation Park (Lot 4A)
This is a annual event where everyone comes out to try some chili that other organizations groups have put together. We are gonna have a bonfire then we will be giving away promos, snacks and T-shirt’s. It’s a time for us all current and alumni to get together have an amazing time. We will also have a fire pit to do s’mores.
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Live Band Karaoke
Friday, October 1 2021 at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Union Market Dining Room & Elizabeth Dixon Hearth Lounge
Celebrate Homecoming by getting on stage (by yourself or with friends) and sing your favorite tune with a live band playing behind you (and adding back up vocals)! Also recognize Hamilton Hall's 50th year on campus!
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Don't Forget The Lyrics
Wednesday, September 29 2021 at 7:00 PM
Location: Oelman 109
This event is a great opportunity to meet new people and come out to see how well you remember the lyrics to your favorite songs.
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Wright Brothers Day
October 5, 2021, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Student Union Atrium
Wright Brothers Day celebrates the anniversary of Wilbur Wright's 39-minute flight on Huffman Prairie on October 5, 1905.
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Equip4Life Free Care Packages
Tuesday, October 5 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: SU Upper Atrium Table 06
Showing a little care to our community with this free care package that is filled with little goodies.
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Midterms Mixer Madness
Tuesday, October 5 2021 at 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Student Success Center 205, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy Success Center 101, Dayton, Ohio
WSU Success Coaches invite YOU to pick up a FREE midterm survival kit (while supplies last), learn of studying resources from our academic success center, get FAFSA help from Raider Connect, play games, and enter a raffle to win FREE WSU gear from the WSU bookstore.
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Join Wright State Recreation Events to explore a new local park, go on a hike, etc!
Meet new friends, get outside, enjoy the fresh air and move your legs!
Make sure you bring water, a snack, and dress for the weather.
Hiking:
September 29 at 6:00 PM
October 6 at 6:00 PM
October 13 at 6:00 PM
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Running:
September 30 at 5:30 PM
October 5 at 5:30 PM
October 7 at 5:30 PM
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Kayaking:
October 1 at 6:00 PM
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Rock Climbing:
September 29 at 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
September 30 at 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
October 1 at 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Group Fitness classes schedule:
Fitness center and fitness classes are open!
Workout on Monday - Thursday 7 am - 10 pm,
Friday 7 am - 9 pm, and Saturday 10 am - 5 pm.
Head to the fitness center with your WrightOne card for the fitness center, and sign up on IMLeagues for fitness classes! All free to students!
Reminder: Masks are required at all times while indoors
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University Libraries Students Advisory Board
University Libraries are looking for 2 international students who would like to become a member of the University Libraries Students Advisory Board. The charge for that group is attached. It outlines membership, responsibilities, number of meetings, etc.
Any interested student can contact
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Muslim volunteers and social service professionals who are dedicated to providing not for profit services to those in need in the Greater Dayton Area.
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Hall Hunger Initiative
Hall Hunger Initiative is working with their partners to create a sustainable and just community food system here in the Miami Valley that provides good food for all.
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The Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services of Montgomery County
Instantly connect with local service providers for addiction, rehab, mental health, and more. Simply use the interactive directory to find a facility near you.
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United Way of the Greater Dayton Area
Find the help you need.
Leading a UNITED community to uplift our neighbors. Here you can find a lot of useful resources in the Greater Dayton Area.
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Spring Valley Potato Festival
Date: October 2nd - 3rd
Arts & Crafts, Live Entertainment, 5K Tater Trot Run/Walk, Carnival Rides, Potato Soup, Potato Candy and more!
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First Friday Downtown Dayton
Date: October 1
First Friday in Downtown Dayton is a free event held from 5-10p. Local shops, art galleries, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues are observing social distancing!
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Hispanic Heritage Month
All this month we will be highlighting influential Hispanic chefs from all around the world.
Additionally, we will be serving Hispanic inspired meals at Homestyle in The Hangar every Tuesday night from 4:30pm - 8:00pm
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Love, Chartwells
From September 26 to October 2, we will be all over campus giving out goodies and snacks. Follow us on Instagram @EatAtWright to find out where we'll be. Don't miss out!
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National Holidays Spotlight |
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National Taco Day – October 4, 2021
Consider National Taco Day, October 4 every year, a concentrated and intensified version of the “Taco Tuesdays” many restaurants offer in a bid to bring in Happy Hour-like crowds. Come to think of it, to further whet your appetite for the subject, get this: the phrase “Taco Tuesday” was actually trademarked across the country in 1989 by a Wyoming-based fast-food chain called Taco John’s.
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International Admissions Office Hours |
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WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
E190 Student Union
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
Dayton, OH 45435 USA
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