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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August 25 - September 1, 2023 | |
We hope you had a restful summer! We are excited to see you back on campus would like to share a warm welcome with new students, faculty, and staff who have just joined the Raider family!
We are thrilled to welcome you all into the Culture and Identity Centers' brand new spaces at 019 and 023 Student Union, on the lower level across the hall from the radio station and Student Legal Services.
Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 30, 3-5pm when we are holding a welcome reception and celebrating the newest addition, the Disability and Neurodivergence Cultural Center, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Come by to explore the new spaces, catch up and make new connections, and enjoy refreshments!
Enclosed, find upcoming events for the first couple weeks, on and off campus opportunities, other news from the Centers, and more. Remember, you can utilize the link at the bottom of this weekly newsletter if you'd like to share an event or an opportunity with our subscribers. The newsletter is sent to subscribers every Friday morning; please submit by Wednesdays at 5pm to ensure your event or opportunity appears.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Culture and Identity Centers Staff:
Bobbie, Catherine, Emily, & Nicolyn
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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 visit the website here 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 Center 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
023 Student Union, Culture & Identity Centers
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.
Operation Native Plants Service Project w/ ANA Center & IACSA
Saturday, August 26, 9am-12pm
outside Fawcett Hall
Join current students, community leaders, and the Indigenous Studies faculty in a service project to clear a bed of ivy on campus and plant seeds of wildflowers and pollinators in its place. The new plants will be species native to Fairborn. Volunteers will be eligible for a lunch voucher to use in the Union Market. Capacity limit is 20; please RSVP on Engage.
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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Culture & Identity Centers
Welcome Reception
Wednesday, August 30, 3-5pm
023 Student Union, Culture & Identity Centers
Please join the Division of Inclusive Excellence in welcoming the Wright State community to the new Culture and Identity Centers. We will also celebrate its newest space, the Disability and Neurodivergence Cultural Center, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Fall Fest
Friday, September 1, 10am-2pm
North Lawn
WSU's annual, beginning of the year table fair with activities, food trucks, inflatables and much more! Stop by for freebies, good food, and to explore all you can be involved with on campus in 2023-24. See Engage for full event details.
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Speedfriending at the
Culture & Identity Centers
Wednesday, September 6, 3:30-5:30pm
019 Student Union, Multicultural & Identity Lounge
An opportunity to meet new friends, build your community, and get familiar with the new Culture & Identity Center spaces in the Student Union. See Engage for full event details.
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La Comida: Latino Center Fall Welcome
Thursday, September 7, 12-2pm
019 Student Union, Multicultural & Identity Lounge
Celebrate the start of the semester with the Latino Center. Enjoy FREE food, giveaways, Latin beats, meeting Latino student leaders, making new friends, and learning about how the Latino Center can help you be successful at WSU. See Engage for full event details.
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OPPORTUNITIES AROUND CAMPUS | |
Student Assistant, Asian and Native American Center
$10.10/hour; undergraduates with work study preferred
The ANA Center seeks up to two highly motivated, energetic, organized, creative, and committed student assistants who are dedicated to supporting the mission of ANA. On a daily basis, student assistants will interact with faculty, staff, students, and other visitors to the Culture and Identity Centers and the ANA Center. Student assistants are expected to be personable, timely, organized, work in a diverse environment, have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, demonstrate excellent customer service, be able to follow through with assigned tasks, communicate with AD about needed support and clarification; and have a clear understanding of the services and mission of ANA. Apply on Handshake. Questions can be directed to ana-center@wright.edu.
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Student Associate, Division of Inclusive Excellence
$10.10/hour; undergraduates with work study preferred
The Division of Inclusive Excellence is looking for highly motivated, energetic, organized, creative, and committed student associates who are dedicated to supporting the mission of the Division. On a daily basis, student associates interact with faculty, staff, students, and other visitors to the Division. Student associates are expected to be personable, timely, organized; open to work in a diverse environment; have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; demonstrate excellent customer service; and have a clear understanding of the services and mission of the Division of Inclusive Excellence. Apply on Handshake. Questions can be directed to mia.honaker@wright.edu.
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Introduction to International Education Workshop Series
Apply by September 30; workshops run October through March
Up to two students will be selected to represent WSU in the Ohio International Consortium's "Introduction to International Education" Workshop Series. This series is designed for students curious about careers in international education but who have not yet had an international experience. Participants will explore careers in international education, have an opportunity to job shadow and network with leaders in the field, and learn how to document this experience during their job search. Students who complete the program will be reimbursed for the cost of their first passport. For full details and to apply, click here. Questions can be directed to michelle.streeter@wright.edu.
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BIPOC Community Fellow, Oberlin College
Apply soon
The Center for Intercultural Engagement seeks applications for a Program Fellow for the Multicultural Resource Commons (MRC). This is a 9-month live-on Administrative and Professional Staff position designed for a recent college graduate or early-career professional who reports to the Program Coordinator of the MRC. Successful candidates will have experience with programming and support for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. This is a one-year position with the possibility of a second-year renewal and includes an on-campus apartment and a meal plan when dining services are in session. To review the full position description, benefits, and submit an application, click here.
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Volunteer with NCCJ Teen Summit
Register by September 30
The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) of Greater Dayton's Teen Summit provides high school students with resources and skills that they can utilize to make changes in their school around topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This year, the theme is "Stigma: Overcoming Discrimination and Supporting Healing." Teen Summit will host 20 high schools in the Greater Miami Valley region. The Teen Summit encourages students to build networks of passionate youth leaders in their district. As a group, these leaders build projects to impact their district and community. NCCJ is in need of motivated college volunteers to help facilitate. Facilitators are responsible for leading their assigned group of high school students through the exercises as they work through the curriculum. Volunteer trainings are available October 10 and 12, the Teen Summit is on October 19. Interested volunteers can register using this form. Questions can be directed to Ryan Jeffery, rjeffery@nccjgreaterdayton.org.
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Jobs with Mechanical Services & Design Inc.
Review position descriptions, benefits, and apply here
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. To review position descriptions and benefits and to submit an application, please click here. Questions can be directed to Brittney Cline, bcline@msdinc.net.
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The Bolinga Center is Hiring!
The Division of Inclusive Excellence is searching now for a new Assistant Director of the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center. Please share the opportunity widely. Interested candidates can view full details about the position and apply here. Questions can be directed to mia.honaker@wright.edu.
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Wright State hosts inaugural Latino Center Summer Program for high school students
Seventeen area high school students participated in Wright State University’s inaugural Latino Center Summer Program, which offered them the opportunity to learn college success strategies, get tips on career readiness and receive hands-on experiences with the university’s six colleges. Read the full story on Wright State Newsroom.
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Wright State staff, students a big part of Asian American storytelling project, "Asian in Ohio"
When people think of Asian American communities, Chinatowns such as in San Francisco or New York come to mind. But the Midwest––Ohio in general and Dayton in particular––has pockets of Asian Americans who might go unnoticed or be misperceived. Now, though, individual stories about those of Asian descent, including several from Wright State University, are coming to light through a special project called “Asian in Ohio” produced by Midstory, a Toledo-based nonprofit media group. Read the full story on Wright State Newsroom.
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Need a Passport?
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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Want Free Admission to the
Dayton Art Institute?
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. For more information, click here. View information about exhibits and events at DAI on their website.
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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-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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