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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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October 13 - October 20, 2023 | |
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
October 1 - October 31
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Friday, October 20, 8-11pm
Alumni Tower
Come out and join the Black Student Union (BSU) for a bonfire with hot chocolate and s'mores. Make sure to wear pink (and bring a blanket to keep warm) to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Monday, October 16, 1-3pm
023 Student Union, Women's Center
Take a moment to destress from midterms with arts and crafts. You can bring your own projects, try something new, or come by to socialize and meet new students. Art and craft supplies will be provided while they last.
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Monday, October 16, 5-6:30pm
160 Rike Hall
The Black Student Union invites faculty and staff members for an opportunity to learn about and discuss Black students' experiences at Wright State and efforts to address issues of inequality.
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Monday, October 16, 7-6:30pm
160 Student Union, Apollo A
Learn how to line dance with the Black Student Union.
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Tuesday, October 17, 12-2pm
054 Rike Hall
Learn how to budget your dinero and how to take care of your money! Increase your financial literacy with Wright State alumnus, Karla Knox and learn how to budget with Wright Patt Credit Union. Giveaways and snacks provided while supplies last.
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Wednesday, October 18, 5-7pm
019 Student Union, Multicultural and Identity Lounge
This is the final week to see the photography exhibit featuring the work of Cameron Peagler '14, study abroad alumnus and Gilman scholar. Join us Wednesday to send off the exhibit for its next stop in the US - refreshments are provided!
Black Gold黒金 aims to encourage Black students to study abroad through celebration of Black community members in Japan, whose success stories often go unheard. This exhibit includes portraits and intimate interviews of 30 Black creatives and entrepreneurs throughout Japan. Read more on Wright State Newsroom.
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Wednesday, October 18, 7:30-9pm
160 Rike Hall
Join the Black Student Union for a trip down memory lane and then a game of manhunt.
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Thursday, October 19, 12-2pm
019 Student Union, Multicultural and Identity Lounge
Join the Amigos Latinos Association in collaboration with the Latino Center to celebrate Mid Semester with free traditional Latino dishes with your campus familia!
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Thursday, October 19, 5-7:15pm
160 Rike Hall
Join us in a debrief with a few relaxing exercises. This event is open to all and allows students to take a brain break while working on fitness.
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Saturday, October 21, 9am-12pm
Our Lady of Rosary Church, 22 Notre Dame Ave. Dayton, Ohio
Volunteer with the Latino Wellness Clinic at El Puente Learning Center (22 Notre Dame Ave, Dayton, Ohio). The focus of the monthly clinics is on increasing access to quality healthcare for the underserved populations in East and North Dayton. The clinics will connect attendees with community resources and FREE health screening services. For questions contact Yanil Ramirez, 4th Year Medical Student, at ramirez.44@wright.edu.
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Wednesday, October 25,12-3pm
Hamilton Hall Plaza (outside)
A celebration of the beginning of the harvest season. Join us 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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Wednesday, October 25, 5:30-7pm
Millett 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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OFF CAMPUS EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES | |
A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ films
Friday, October 13-15,
The Neon,130 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402
View the full film schedule and purchase tickets online!
The Out Here Dayton Film Fest marks its 18th year celebrating the best in queer filmmaking. This renowned event has consistently championed LGBTQIA+ films over nearly two decades. Attendees can look forward to a comprehensive schedule of queer, inclusive films, complemented by visiting filmmakers who will be on hand to discuss their work in enlightening post-screening conversations. It's an excellent opportunity for cinema enthusiasts to engage with thought-provoking films and the talented creators behind them.
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Saturday, October 14, 11am-1pm
Montgomery Courthouse Square, Dayton Ohio 45402
Ohio Women’s Alliance is looking for volunteers to assist with the community event, educate the community about Issue 1, and join the march from the Montgomery Courthouse to Montgomery County Board of Elections to vote “Yes” on Issue 1! Registration can be completed online.
The Ohio Women’s Alliance and New Voices for Reproductive Justice are joining together to launch OH YES Reproductive Justice Blitz to build community and mobilize Black voters around Issue 1! Both OWA and NVRJ are the only Black led reproductive justice organizations working on political and voter education, advocacy, and protecting abortion access in the state of Ohio.
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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 2023 theme Leading Through Adversity: Using Your Voice to Affect Change reflects the ever changing professional and socio-cultural challenges encountered by women in leadership. The ACE WNO is a network of women administrators, faculty, and staff from colleges and universities across the state that is dedicated to the professional advancement of women in higher education. 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. Detailed information about the event, accommodation options, and other relevant details can be found on ACE Ohio Women's website.
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View details and apply on OWA's website
Door Canvassers will contact Ohioans to provide them with voter education and information surrounding the upcoming November election. Responsibilities include conducting community outreach by knocking doors as well as data collection and management. If you are someone who can commit to 4 hour shifts 3PM-7PM Wednesday-Sunday, this is the position for you. Additional positions as Door Canvasser Team Lead and Virtual Canvassers are also available!
OWA envisions an Ohio that takes a stake in all women and gender-expansive people having agency over their bodies, safety, education, economic prosperity, and full reproductive justice. Ohio Women's Alliance believes that by resourcing, connecting, and investing in women and gender-expansive grassroots leaders of color across Ohio, we can create a cultural narrative shift that champions a better Ohio for all.
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$15-20 per hour, view details and apply on Feminist Jobs
The Feminist Majority Foundation is currently looking for students in Ohio to organize on their campuses around Issue 1, a measure that would enshrine Ohioans' reproductive rights in the state constitution, ahead of the November election.They are hiring temporary, part-time Campus Organizers as well as Campus Coordinators.
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Follow above link to teview 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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Congratulations to Catherine Hernandez Hogan, who will receive a 2023 Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Award from the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs. The award recognizes groups and individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievements in their professional or community service endeavors and who serve as role models for the growing Hispanic/Latino community in Ohio. She will be recognized at the 42nd annual Distinguished Hispanic Ohioans Gala on Oct. 14 in Columbus. Read the full story from Wright State Newsroom.
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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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Recurring Meetings or Events
Please send meeting information to harney-davila.3@wright.edu.
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Abilities -- Biweekly Fridays (Next October 20), 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 October 27), 3-4:00pm, 023T Student Union
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Black Student Union -- Biweekly Mondays (Next October 23), 6:45-7:45pm, 145 Medical Science
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Indigenous American Culture Student Association -- Biweekly Tuesdays (Next October 17), 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 October 19), 1-2pm -- listen on WWSU 106.9 FM or online
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