First Weekend with the Culture & Identity Centers
First Weekend provides incoming students opportunities to get acclimated on campus, meet faculty and staff, learn about student services, participate in events, and more! Please join the Culture and Identity Centers (CIC) for several events, listed below. Please check Engage for the full, detailed, up-to-date First Weekend Schedule.
Getting Rowdy with Dr. Emily
Friday, August 25, 3 opportunities during "Sessions for Success," 2-4pm
007 Student Success Center
Join LGBTQA director and sex educator Dr. Emily Yantis-Houser for a quick and dirty Q&A session. Bring your most exciting, brain-stimulating questions, as Dr. Emily helps you prepare for navigating sexual experiences as a first-year college student and beyond. Safe sex kits are provided.
"Get Over It" Resiliency Training
Friday, August 25, 3 opportunities during "Sessions for Success," 2-4pm
145 Medical Sciences
Let's face it: new beginnings are hard. Join Women's Center director Bobbie Szabo and Clinical Psychologist Szilvia Jenei from Counseling & Wellness for a session that will help you address adapting to the college environment and bouncing back quickly in times of stress.
Student Organizations Expo
Friday, August 25, 4-6pm
Student Union Atrium
Browse over 100 student organizations you can join, including those that work closely with the CIC such as Abilities, Amigos Latinos Student Association (ALSA), Asian Student Association (ASA), Black Student Union (BSU), Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (FMLA), Indigenous American Culture Student Association (IACSA), Rainbow Alliance, and so many more.
Silent Disco, hosted by the Women's Center
Friday, August 25, 8-11pm
019 Student Union, Multicultural & Identity Lounge
Step onto the dance floor and immerse yourself in a world of music at the Women's Center's silent disco––bring your own headphones! Attendees can choose from curated Spotify playlists or plug into their personal music collections. The karaoke machine will be available, too, if singing is more your style.
Hike in Runkle Woods with the ANA Center & IACSA
Saturday, August 26, 10-11:30 am
meet at 023 Student Union, Culture & Identity Centers
Join the ANA Center and IACSA for a walk in the campus woods with Indigenous students, community members, and Indigenous Studies faculty. Wear comfortable shoes (no open-toed shoes) and clothing. Insect repellent and water bottles are encouraged.
Taco Lunch with the Latino Center
Saturday, August 26, 12-2pm
019 Student Union, Multicultural & Identity Lounge
Meet Latino student leaders and learn how the Latino Center can help you be successful this semester. Enjoy games, FREE TACOS, and giveaways while connecting with your Wright State campus familia. Everyone is welcome; you don't have to be Latino to be a friend.
Boba Break with the ANA Center & ASA
Saturday, August 26, 2-4pm
023 Student Union, CIC
Stop by the ANA Center to mingle with Asian/Asian American student leaders and for a refreshing fruit tea with popping boba––while supplies last!
Crafternoon at the LGBTQA Center
Saturday, August 26, 2-4pm
023 Student Union, CIC
Stop by the LGBTQA Center to make cute decorations for your new dorm room or apartment!
Self-Care at the Women's Center
Saturday, August 26, 2-4pm
023 Student Union, CIC
Stop by the Women's Center for rejuvenating activities like nail painting and sheet masks as well as empowering discussions about gender equity at WSU.
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